Last updated: May 30, 2026
The 12-Day War refers to Israel’s military campaign against Iran in June 2025, a conflict with significant implications for the South Caucasus region that Groong covers. Iran shares a border with Armenia and has historically served as a counterweight to Azerbaijan and Turkey in regional affairs, making the conflict directly relevant to Armenian security and foreign policy calculations.
Groong episodes on the 12-Day War examine the military and diplomatic dimensions of the Israel-Iran confrontation, the role of the United States under the Trump administration, and what a weakened or destabilized Iran means for Armenia’s strategic position — particularly regarding the Zangezur corridor dispute and the balance of power between Yerevan, Baku, and Ankara.
Below are all Groong episodes tagged with 12-Day War.
Episode 477 | Recorded: October 6, 2025
Episode 466 | Recorded: August 28, 2025
Episode 466 | Recorded: August 28, 2025
In this episode of Conversations on Groong, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs joins to discuss the U.S.-brokered “TRIPP” (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity), also known as the Zangezur Corridor. The discussion covers the risks of foreign powers imposing corridors through Armenia, the muted response from Moscow, Tehran’s strong opposition, and what this means for regional security. Sachs stresses that Armenia should not look to distant powers like the United States for security or stability, but instead pursue prudent arrangements and economic cooperation with its immediate Read More
Episode 461 | Recorded: August 13, 2025
Episode 461 | Recorded: August 13, 2025
Episode 460 | Recorded: August 11, 2025
Episode 460 | Recorded: August 11, 2025
Summary In this episode, Christine Arakelian and Col. Douglas MacGregor join the hosts to analyze U.S. foreign policy moves from Gaza to the South Caucasus. They discuss Israel’s ongoing campaign in Gaza, the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and the likely resumption of hostilities. The conversation examines the Trump–Pashinyan–Aliyev White House summit, the strategic “Trump Corridor” across Armenia, and its impact on Russia, Iran, and India. The guests explore India–Armenia relations, U.S. economic vulnerabilities, and the challenges of sustaining a long-term American role in the Read More