Iran calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to observe self-restraint

ArmInfo.  Islamic Republic of Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed worries about the new military engagement in border regions of  Armenia Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan, calling on both  countries to observe self-restraint, IRNA reports.

Expressing deed worry about the military clashes on those neighboring  countries, Khatibzadeh emphasized the need for each country to  respect the internationally recognized borders.

He invited the two countries to resolve their disputes through  negotiations and other peaceful ways.  Khatibzadeh said that the  prevailing tensions are harmful for the peace process and regional  development, announcing the Islamic Republic of Iran's readiness,  like before, to assist both sides aimed at peaceful resolving of  disputes and contributing to regional peace and stability.  

On November 16 at about 1:00 pm units of the Armed Forces of  Azerbaijan attacked the Armenian positions located in the eastern  direction of the border. The enemy used artillery, armored vehicles,  firearms of various calibers. As a result of the retaliatory actions  of the Armenian side, according to the RA Ministry of Defense, the  enemy has large losses in manpower and equipment. The Armenian side  also has losses.  The RA Defense Ministry reported late in the  evening that according to the agreement reached with the mediation of  the Russian side, the fire in the eastern direction of the Armenian  border has been stopped since 18:30, the situation has relatively  stabilized. The RA Defense Ministry announced the name of one dead  Armenian serviceman and informed about the capture of 13 Armenian  soldiers by the enemy. It is noted that communication with another 24  military personnel has been lost. The loss of two combat positions  from the Armenian side is also reported.