Armenia cannot be persuaded to join sanctions against Iran - Armenian expert.

Western states realize that they cannot oblige Armenia to joint the sanctions against Iran, expert in Oriental studies Mher Baghdasaryan told journalists on Thursday.

He recalled that Armenia is a direct neighbor of Iran and has good relations with the Islamic Republic. Moreover, Iran is the main direction enabling Armenia step out of the blockade organized by Turkey and Azerbaijan, as the border with Georgia is “more fragile,” he said.

According to Baghdasaryan, consequences of sanctions imposed against Tehran are already visible for Armenia. Taking into account the above mentioned facts, Western powers realize it is impossible to persuade Armenia to close border with Iran and joint the sanctions.

Commenting on likelihood of a military operation against Iran, the expert said it would first of all bring a huge flow of refugees. Hostilities can also make Azerbaijan take certain steps in the Karabakh conflict zone.