Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed concern over the new escalation of the war on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and called on the two countries to show restraint, Mehr reports.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed the need for the two countries to respect internationally recognized borders and called on them to resolve their differences through dialogue and peaceful means.

Khatibzadeh described the current tensions as dangerous for the gradual process of achieving peace and progress in the region and said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran like in the past, is ready to assist the sides to resolve disputes and establish stability and security in the region."