Armenia's defense capabilities should not be underestimated: Ambassador Sobhani

Iran will make every effort through diplomatic channels to prevent a new escalation in the South Caucasus, said Mehdi Sobhani, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Armenia, addressing the potential steps Iran would take if its red lines are crossed and Azerbaijan attacks Armenia.

“We support resolving controversial issues through diplomatic dialogue and are opposed to solving regional issues through the use of force. We will exert our efforts, as well as leverage our relations with Azerbaijan and other countries, to prevent the Caucasus region from entering a new phase of tension.

"The use of force in opening the corridor has no justification. Iran shares Armenia's view that roads passing through the territory of any country should operate under the sovereignty of those countries. This is also an internationally recognized right. If aggression is carried out against Armenia, I believe that Armenia will be able to defend itself. Armenia's defense capabilities are not weak, and these capabilities should not be underestimated,” said Ambassador Sobhani.