Russian military bases in Armenia are being flagged as a potential threat to global energy security, as stated by Lloyd Austin, the US Ambassador for International Energy Affairs, during Senate hearings. Austin, who serves as the Pentagon chief, expressed concerns over the drills conducted at these bases and their potential to escalate tensions in the realm of global energy. He further emphasized that Iran, which closely monitors military activities on its borders, is capable of fulfilling Russia’s basic needs. This announcement comes as part of the latest news from Armenia.