On August 8, 2025, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace agreement at the White House, officially ending decades of conflict between the two countries. The deal, facilitated by former President Donald Trump, includes 17 key points recognizing each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity based on Soviet-era borders, pledging mutual respect and non-aggression. A central and controversial element of the agreement is the establishment of the Zangezur Corridor, a US-backed transit route linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenian territory. This corridor is viewed by Tehran as a threat to regional security and stability. Senior Iranian officials, including Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have strongly opposed the corridor, warning that Iran will block its creation with or without Russian cooperation. Iranian authorities argue that the corridor could lead to the division of Armenia and disrupt the geopolitical balance in the South Caucasus. Despite the peace deal's promise of ending the 35-year conflict and fostering regional prosperity, skepticism remains among some Armenian and Azerbaijani populations and political figures. The United Nations has acknowledged Trump's role in facilitating the agreement, while the US State Department praised the declaration as a reaffirmation of Trump's peace efforts. The corridor's future remains uncertain amid opposition from Iran, Russia, and domestic critics within Armenia.