Congressman Brad Sherman Opposes Weapons Transfers to Azerbaijan and Demands Release of Armenian Hostages

August 8, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenia Caucus, released the following statement today opposing any possible weapons transfers to Azerbaijan and called on Azerbaijan to release all Armenian POWs. “Azerbaijan must be held accountable for its aggression. While U.S. engagement and support for Armenia is critical, the U.S. must take a stronger stance to ensure that Armenia receives just and tangible security guarantees," said Congressman Sherman. “The U.S. should – in no way – be lifting the Section 907 prohibition on U.S. military assistance to Azerbaijan.” “Azerbaijani troops continue to unlawfully hold Armenian POWs,” Sherman continued. “Every one of the Armenian POWs must be immediately and unconditionally released.” ### Issues : Foreign Policy U.S. - Armenia Relationship