Trump Secures Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal Granting US Corridor Rights

President Donald Trump brokered a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ending nearly four decades of conflict, during a trilateral ceremony at the White House. Trump expressed confidence in the future relationship between the two nations and offered to intervene if issues arise, highlighting the role of his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who initiated talks earlier in the year. Both Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev praised Trump's efforts and indicated plans to jointly recommend him for the Nobel Peace Prize, although Trump himself tempered expectations about receiving the award due to political biases. Trump took a jab at his predecessor, President Joe Biden, suggesting his brief attempt at mediation was unsuccessful. Despite ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, which Trump had pledged to resolve swiftly, he seized this diplomatic achievement for a victory lap. Aliyev also criticized past Nobel laureates, implicitly referencing former President Barack Obama, questioning the merit of previous awards in contrast to Trump's current efforts.