A perception is forming in Tehran that Armenia is becoming a center of activity for forces hostile to Iran, Iranian ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami told a press conference Wednesday.

“A group of people have the opportunity, and they are given the ‘green light’ to come to the building of the Iranian embassy in Armenia and make disrespectful and offensive statements. For six days now, from 18:00 to 21:00, they have been making disrespectful and offensive statements in front of the Iranian embassy building. And despite the fact that we express our protest, this process continues.

We [i.e. the Iranian embassy] have repeatedly conveyed our protest to the relevant bodies of Armenia. We have stood with the Armenian government in the most difficult moments, there are many examples. We are in a difficult situation today, and what is happening near the building of the Iranian embassy in Armenia will remain in the historical recollection of the Iranian people. I believe I have said everything clearly,” Shirgholami noted.

According to him, many expect instability in Iran and the activeness of separatist forces with the aim of dividing the country.

“This is exactly what Israel planned from the beginning; they will not succeed. But if they succeed in this, Armenia will be among the losers. I believe this idea does not need additional clarification,” added the Iranian ambassador to Armenia.