The US Embassy in Armenia, in response to an inquiry from Armenian News - NEWS.am, commented on the threat from Baku to strike at the Armenian nuclear power plant.

"As we have said multiple times, the United States condemns in the strongest terms the violence along the Armenia-Azerbaijan international border.  Secretary Pompeo was very clear on this point in his remarks on Wednesday.

We call the sides to stop using force immediately, use the existing direct communication links between them to avoid further escalation, and strictly adhere to the ceasefire.

We also urge the sides to work with the Minsk Group co-chairs to strengthen the ceasefire and return to substantive negotiations as soon as possible.

We urge all parties to avoid unhelpful rhetoric and actions that further raise tensions on the ground," the US Embassy said in a statement.