Iran warns Russia against backing Azerbaijan in border dispute

"Iran reportedly has told Russia to “back off” from endorsing Azerbaijan scheme to establish a land corridor that would connect Azerbaijan proper with Nakhichevan through Armenia’s Syunik Province, commonly referred to as the “Zangezur Corridor,” ... Iranian officials have advised Russia “to avoid taking measures that may impair the strategic relations between Moscow and Tehran, because the idea of the Zangezur corridor will create a new flashpoint near the very delicate boundaries of northwestern Iran.” FW