Israel seeking regional ally in its struggle against Iran
Israel is currently seeking a regional ally in a struggle against Iran, and Azerbaijan can fulfill this role. This is what accounts for the announced visit of Shimon Peres to Baku, an expert at St. Petersburg Center for Middle East studies, historical science candidate Alexander Sotnichenko told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.
"Azerbaijan hasn't yet decided on its position towards Iran and Israel. This is what accounts for the visit of Peres and nervous reaction of Iran. Oncoming Presidential elections in Iran will determine further destiny of the country. It's understandable that international society's attention is riveted on elections in Iran," Sotnichenko said.
He also emphasized that Iran remains the only independent state in the Middle East, surrounded by USA's allies, excluiding Armenia and Azerbaijan. "Azerbaijan is considered a key regional state because of its energy recourses. So everybody is trying to have Baku as their ally," Russian expert stated.
"Azerbaijan hasn't yet decided on its position towards Iran and Israel. This is what accounts for the visit of Peres and nervous reaction of Iran. Oncoming Presidential elections in Iran will determine further destiny of the country. It's understandable that international society's attention is riveted on elections in Iran," Sotnichenko said.
He also emphasized that Iran remains the only independent state in the Middle East, surrounded by USA's allies, excluiding Armenia and Azerbaijan. "Azerbaijan is considered a key regional state because of its energy recourses. So everybody is trying to have Baku as their ally," Russian expert stated.
