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Iran is geographically and diplomatically involved in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, as evidenced by its policy of maintaining regional status quo [1] and its strategic balancing act between Armenia and Azerbaijan [2]. Iranian officials have actively commented on the conflict [3], and the country's proximity to the region complicates its diplomatic neutrality [4].
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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 4 facts
accountIn the post-Soviet period, Iran's policy in the South Caucasus has focused on preventing all-out war and maintaining the status quo in regional conflicts, particularly in Nagorno-Karabakh.
claimIran maintains a partnership with Armenia based on realpolitik to maintain a balance of power against Azerbaijan regarding the Karabakh region.
claimDespite Iran's stated policy of neutrality, statements made by Iranian officials during the Second Karabakh War suggested an inclination to support Azerbaijan's position in Nagorno-Karabakh.
claimIran's proximity to the Nagorno-Karabakh region makes its traditional diplomatic stance of neutrality between Armenia and Azerbaijan less effective.