SAEDNEWS: The defense ministers of Iran and Armenia discussed ways for the expansion of cooperation between the two neighbors.
According to SAEDNEWS, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh met with his Armenian counterpart Suren Papikyan in Tehran on Tuesday. During the meeting, both sides explored plans to strengthen and expand cooperation between Iran and Armenia.


During a visit to Yerevan in May 2025, the Iranian defense minister met with Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan, highlighting the geopolitical and strategic position of Iran and Armenia in the region.
Nasirzadeh announced during that visit that the two neighbors can complement each other is a number of sectors and contribute to one another’s progress and development, stating that sustainable peace in the Caucasus will pave the way for broader regional cooperation and development.