South Caucasus, Turkey and Iran - October 28, 2026 Yerevan promotes an American transportation project, Ankara strengthens defense ties and Tehran continues negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomacy is underway, but concrete agreements are still more difficult. A difficult evening and the same news. The Armenian parliament approved the framework agreement with the USA on the subject of travel. 63 deputies voted in favor, 32 against. The opposition disputes the economic benefits and the terms of the transition. Ratification does not mean the start of operation of the route. Yerevan established a working group on the border with Iran. It is tasked with conducting an inventory of border infrastructure and negotiating with Tehran. Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan also stated that Armenia's return to the CSTO is not being considered. The European Union provided 38 million euros for regional programs in Georgia. The money will be used to support farmers, small businesses, professional education and climate projects. The implementation is planned for 2027. Turkey is promoting a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The parliamentary committee approved the document on collective defense. The next step is a vote in parliament. The negotiations between Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan ended without a ceasefire agreement. The parties agreed to continue the consultation, but did not present a specific settlement mechanism. The Strait of Hormuz remains a subject of negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Iran proposed to shorten the period for the restoration of shipping after fulfilling its conditions from seven to four days. There is still no agreement with the United States. The Caucasus.

South Caucasus, Turkey and Iran - October 28, 2026 Yerevan promotes an American transportation project, Ankara strengthens defense ties and Tehran continues negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomacy is underway, but concrete agreements are still more difficult. A difficult evening and the same news. The Armenian parliament approved the framework agreement with the USA on the subject of travel. 63 deputies voted in favor, 32 against. The opposition disputes the economic benefits and the terms of the transition. Ratification does not mean the start of operation of the route. Yerevan established a working group on the border with Iran. It is tasked with conducting an inventory of border infrastructure and negotiating with Tehran. Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan also stated that Armenia's return to the CSTO is not being considered. The European Union provided 38 million euros for regional programs in Georgia. The money will be used to support farmers, small businesses, professional education and climate projects. The implementation is planned for 2027. Turkey is promoting a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The parliamentary committee approved the document on collective defense. The next step is a vote in parliament. The negotiations between Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan ended without a ceasefire agreement. The parties agreed to continue the consultation, but did not present a specific settlement mechanism. The Strait of Hormuz remains a subject of negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Iran proposed to shorten the period for the restoration of shipping after fulfilling its conditions from seven to four days. There is still no agreement with the United States. The Caucasus.