Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi voiced concern over the escalation of tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, and said that the increase in conflicts is not in the interest of Azeri and Armenian people, Fars agency reported.

“Iran will spare no efforts to decrease tensions in this region,” Qassemi said.

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman expressed the hope for restoration of peace and stability in the region and cautioned about enemy's plots for provoking violence.