Pompey's Georgian campaign, which takes place in 65 BCE, is a consequence of the Mithridatic Wars.

Rome seeks to expand its borders and establish itself as a hegemon in West Asia.

After mostly subjugating the Kingdom of Pontus and the Kingdom of Armenia, the Romans turn to the Caucasian Iberian Kingdom, whose king Artag, or Artoces, is an ally of Pontus.

Roman General Lucullus has led the campaigns from 74 BCE to 66 BCE, when the Roman Senate determines that he is to be succeeded by Pompey.

This same year, Pompey effectively defeats the Armenians and Pontians, with their king Mithridates escaping to Colchis.

After this, Roman attentions became increasingly focused on Iberia and Albania.

Artag eventually submits, gives his children as hostages, and signs a peace, under which the Kingdom of Iberia is to be a friend and ally of the Roman Republic as a vassal.

Pompey next heads for Colchis, subjugating the main fortresses and various local peoples on the way with both cunning diplomacy and the use of force.

He meets up with the Roman Fleet in Phasis and commands them to capture Mithridates, while he returns to Rome.