Trump's Middle Corridor Plans Face Russian and Iranian Roadblocks
More than a year has passed since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed the Washington agreement under the direct mediation of President Trump. Nevertheless, the TRIPP project, an approximately 40-kilometer route that would constitute the shortest segment of the Middle Corridor, has yet to be implemented, leaving the broader project incomplete. Notably, the principal obstacles to its implementation…
Over a year since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed the Washington agreement mediated by President Trump, the TRIPP project, a 40-kilometer stretch of the Middle Corridor, has not been implemented. The main reasons for this delay are external factors, primarily Iran's opposition and Russia's control over Armenia's railway network. In August 2025, the Trump administration launched a process to normalize relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with the TRIPP route playing a significant role.
The route would provide Azerbaijan with a direct connection to Nakhchivan without Iran and enhance integration into the Middle Corridor. Despite U.S. support, financial resources, and a dedicated fund, construction has yet to commence. Iran's security concerns and Russia's control over Armenia's railway network are the primary obstacles hindering the project's implementation.
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