The Washington Times: Repeal of Section 907 is logical as Trump seeks closer ties with Azerbaijan

Published: 2026-04-15 10:03

"The Middle Corridor is a transport network linking East Asia to Europe via Central Asia, the Caspian Sea and the South Caucasus. With rail, road and maritime segments, it is a strategic alternative to northern routes (via Russia) and southern routes vulnerable to choke points such as the Strait of Hormuz for delivering Caspian oil and gas and other commodities. All that makes its further expansion a logical priority. So does the recent deterioration of Iran’s tense relations with neighboring Azerbaijan, which became a target of Iranian drones and missiles during the conflict," writes The Washington Times, a conservative American newspaper close to the Republican Party.

"These tensions lay the groundwork for Baku to further deepen its pro-Western tilt. Washington can encourage this by repealing Section 907 of the 1992 Freedom Support Act, an outdated sanctions measure that, though routinely waived by successive administrations, remains an irritant in ties between Washington and Baku. Repeal is logical because the Trump administration is seeking to nurture deeper relations with Azerbaijan through new strategic partnership agreements and projects such as the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity," the newspaper notes.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News