Iran Squeeze: US Treasury chief Scott Bessent says Washington has dispatched envoys worldwide to push countries to cut ties with Iran, citing flight bans by Turkey and Oman and a UAE halt on Iranian airline flights, while some routes to China and Russia reportedly continue. Azerbaijan Remembrance Day: Azerbaijan marked Sept. 27 with nationwide tributes and renewed focus on humanitarian fallout and accountability, as officials also framed the 2020 war as a turning point leading to normalization and new regional corridors. Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace & Trade: Reports say de facto peace is taking hold, pointing to lifted transit restrictions and growing bilateral trade, including Armenia importing petroleum products from Azerbaijan and exporting aluminum foil. TRIPP & Regional Connectivity: Commentary highlights TRIPP shifting from politics to economics, with concerns about timing as other routes attract financing and construction momentum. Armenia Local Elections: Armenia’s CEC set community council elections for Oct. 25 and Nov. 29, with multiple communities voting under proportional and majoritarian systems. EU Market Access: The EU Council adopted temporary trade liberalization measures for Armenian products to cushion the impact of Russia’s restrictions. Church-State Tensions: Ongoing debate continues over Armenia’s church reform and the limits of government involvement. Humanitarian Stories: A Christ-centered NGO in Armenia supports children displaced from Artsakh, using art therapy to help them process trauma.