Abstract
Relations with the post-soviet countries, especially with the Caucasus republics became a special aspect of Islamic Republic of Iran’s foreign policy, after the collapse of the USSR. The processes around the Islamic Republic of Iran have increased the attention to the foreign policy of this country, its relations with neighboring countries and its strategic goals. It is known that the Islamic Republic of Iran expected its main threats to its security from its southern and western neighbors. In this sense, the collapse of the USSR has created a new sphere of diplomatic activity for the Islamic Republic of Iran. On the other hand, Iran's loss of influence in this region could pose new security threats to him.
 The main purpose of this article is to analyze the stages of political relations between one of the regional powers of the Asian continent the Islamic Republic of Iran and its sole Christian neighbor Armenia and to forecast future of bilateral relations. This article explores the dynamics of İran-Armenia relations in the context of regional security. The methodological basis of the research is the principles of the theory of realism. A number of theoretical and applied methods have been used to study the development of bilateral relations.
Highlights
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, ties with the newly independent countries, especially with the Caucasian republics, took a special place in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The processes around the Islamic Republic of Iran have increased the attention to the foreign policy of this country, its relations with neighboring countries and its strategic goals
On December 25, 1991, the recognition of the independence of the Armenian Republic by the Islamic Republic of Iran facilitated the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries [1:43]
Summary
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, ties with the newly independent countries, especially with the Caucasian republics, took a special place in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Another delegation led by the Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Vilayati headed to Yerevan During those visits, the diplomatic relations were established between the two countries [2: 87]. The Islamic Republic of Iran has tried to use the power of its only Christian neighbor – the Republic of Armenia, the Armenian diaspora and its lobby – to weaken the influence of the Western powers, including the US, and expand its ties to prevent the strengthening of the United States and the State of Israel in Armenia. Researchers distinguish several stages of the relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia. I stage – covers 1991-1997; II stage – covers 1998-2008; III stage – covers 2008-2018; IV stage – covers post-2018 phase
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