US fast hand fast leg brokers agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the U.S. for peace deal aimed at ending decades-long conflict between the two nations. These actions reduce the proposed Zandeguer Corridor, as envisioned by the Trump Route International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) initiative, which aimed to bypass key routes, including those facilitated by Russia, Iran, and China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and provide a direct route to the EU.
The Azerbaijan played a crucial role for the US and Israel, allowing them to utilize its runway as a strategic location from which to launch fighter jets to attack Iran, due to its proximity.