YEREVAN. - The U.S. Embassy in Armenia announces that it is closely following the detention of the 21 persons suspected of allegedly plotting assassinations and other terrorist actions.

The Embassy representatives told Azatutyun that currently they don’t know whether the detentions pose any threat to the U.S. citizens in Armenia. However, according to them, the charges are serious and the U.S. will consider Armenia’s requests to support them in carrying out the investigation.   

The U.S. Embassy also urges the Armenian authorities to provide maximum transparent information in connection with the investigation developments and any changes related to the internal security, as well as ensure tranquility and environment of public participation in the run-up to the December 6 constitutional referendum.