Armenpress News Agency, Armenia
January 9, 2018 Tuesday


Armenia strongly needs stable and shock-free Iran, says expert on
Iranian studies



YEREVAN, JANUARY 9, ARMENPRESS. The Republic of Armenia strongly needs
stable Iran that will be without shocks, expert on Iranian studies
Gohar Iskandaryan told a press conference in ARMENPRESS, adding that
the stability in Iran derives from Armenia’s security interests.

“During these days statements at the Iranian presidential level were
made according to which it’s necessary to observe the crisis issues
and propose solutions. Today we see that there are no
anti-governmental protests in Iran. There have been protests in the
past two days, but they were pro-governmental. The participants were
trying to show their support to the government. These days we see that
the issues have been transferred to the parliament. It’s clear that
the reforms are a necessity, otherwise, we will witness similar
incidents”, she said.

Gohar Iskandaryan emphasized the importance of moving Iran to a
transition period without any shocks, otherwise, nothing good is
expected to Armenia and the region. According to her, in case of
shocks, Iran will lose control, many will use this situation, the
country will face different problems in connection with the Kurdish
issue and etc.

“Iran full of shocks doesn’t derive from Armenia’s security interests.
I am full of hope that Iran will draw right conclusions from this and
will carry out major reforms”, the expert on Iranian studies said.

She noted that the public’s complaint has a reason, a lot of
socio-economic issues wait for their solutions in the country. Hassan
Rouhani gave a lot of promises some of which were even left out.

As for the possible intervention of foreign powers in the current
situation in Iran, Gohar Iskandaryan said there will be attempts, but
at the moment the situation in Iran is under control.

Anti-governmental protests launched in Iran on December 28. Dozens of
protesters have been arrested.