Turkey must no longer deny the historical reality, Iranian political analyst Hassan Beheshtipour said at an event organized by the Armenian Cause (Hay Dat) Committee of Tehran, Alik newspaper reported.

“Although once Turkey did not recognize even the existence of the Kurds, today Ankara is holding dialogue with them. Therefore, the time has come for Turkey to recognize and accept the Armenian Genocide, which will lead to negotiations and mutual understanding,” he said.

Iranian parliament deputy of Armenian origin Karen Khanlarian noted that Iranian government officials periodically addressed this question, and paid tribute to the victims of the Armenian Genocide during their visits to Armenia.