The Republic of Azerbaijan said it had begun a counter-offensive in response to shelling. Foreign Minister Zarif held separate telephone conversations with his Azeri and Armenian counterparts on Sunday night following the outbreak of military clashes between the two countries. As we know both countries (Russia & Turkey) are at loggerheads in middle east at various places hence both would take this conflict as an opportunity to settle old scores. You have entered an incorrect email address! In a nutshell, the situations & the global posturing is clearly indicating that this region is turning into a hot war zone. (Amit Bansal is is a Defence Strategist with keen interests in International Relations and Internal Security. I see a very high possibility keeping in view of the current situation. Fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan broke out on Sunday over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Our operative information showed that Armenia intends to start a new war against us," Aliyev said. 4. "Armenia's military provocation is a planned provocation. But in 1988 the majority Armenian population in the region started mass protests calling to be unified with Armenia which led to the Nagorno-Karabakh war. Heavy fighting has erupted between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, with both civilians and troops killed. US, Turkey, Russia, France, Iran & even Israel is supplying their military equipment’s to these countries specially Azerbaijan. 1. The war lasted until Russia brokered a ceasefire between the countries in 1994 but no peace treaty was signed. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Following factors strengthen my theory: –. In fact, US has burnt their fingers in Vietnam, Afghanistan, Middle East & Afghanistan so much that they are unlikely to give any priority to this matter.

Turkey/Azerbaijan threatens Armenia while Russia is seen by many Armenians as the guarantor of Armenia’s security. All of them except Turkey & Russia have mere commercial interests. This strengthens the theory that a war is inevitable. 2. Sputnik V: World's First COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available to Public in Russia, Claim Reports, Sputnik V: Trials For Russian Coronavirus Vaccine May Begin in India in Upcoming Weeks, National Security Advisors of BRICS Nations to Hold Virtual Meeting on Thursday. The disputed region of Nagorno-Karabkh became part of Azerbaijan as the Soviet Union began to fall and the republics gained independence. Accusing the Republic of Azerbaijan of air and artillery attacks, Armenia reported downing helicopters and destroying tanks, and declared martial law. Heavy War machinery is moving to the borders, Airforce fighters are carrying out counter air patrols & missile batteries are getting deployed. The writer is solely responsible for any claims arising out of the contents of this article.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the "aggression was pre-planned and constitutes large-scale provocation against regional peace and security.". Armenian authorities said that at least 16 people had been killed and some 100 wounded and Azerbaijan's president said there had been civilian casualties. While most of the people of this region practice Armenian Church, Islamic Rulers of Azerbaijan have been claiming control over it for over two centuries resulting in several large-scale massacres, plundering of cities & illegal occupation of territories.

Both countries have declared martial law in some areas amid the escalation in fighting, meaning the military takes over the civilian government. Last night when an Azerbaijan helicopter flying over the Xankandi area was shot down by an Armenian Surface to Air Missile, the crisis took an ugly turn.

However, in all wars, common people are the sufferers. I would leave it to the readers to decide. The religious factor is also prominent in these relations as Armenia is the only Christian dominated country surrounded by three Islamic countries (Turkey, Iran & Azerbaijan) on its sides. Soon after the clash of yesterday, Armenia declared Martial Law in the country & initiated full scale military mobilisation. He started his career at Iran Front Page Media Group, and is currently serving as the World Editor and the Vice-President for Executive Affairs at the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website. Official diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Iran were established after the collapse of the Soviet Union.