Armenia recognizes Palestine as a state, foreign ministry announces

Amid increased dialogue between Armenia and Iran, Armenia takes bold step on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

JERUSALEM POST STAFF JUNE 21, 2024 10:46

Updated: JUNE 21, 2024 11:04

 Protesters gather near the government building, after Azerbaijan launched a military operation in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, in Yerevan, Armenia, September 19, 2023. (photo credit: Vahram Baghdasaryan/Photolure via REUTERS)

Armenia recognized Palestine as a state on Friday morning, according to Russian TASS news agency, citing Armenia’s foreign affairs ministry.

Armenia has become more and more closely associated with Iran in recent years amid the rising tensions with Azerbaijan. Several sources reported 2023 spotting Iranian soldiers on the Armenian side of the border with Azerbaijan.

According to French reports, Iran sent agents to Yerevan to manage the Blue Mosque, which was built in Armenia during Iran’s rule.

Iran and Israel have been consistently opposed, with Iran attacking Israel in a massive bombardment of rockets and missiles in April.

In addition, Armenia is an observer state of the Arab League. Palestine is recognized as a member state in said league.

This is a developing story.

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