Armenian Foreign Minister holds phone call with Iranian counterpart

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi amid the ongoing Israeli-Iranian escalation.

“In a phone conversation with my Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, I discussed the recent developments & exchanged views on the current situation. In line with the position expressed by Armenia, emphasized the importance of managing the risks & avoiding escalation in the region. We remain in close contact, including related to International Atomic Energy Agency discussions,” FM Mirzoyan said in a post on X.

Israel launched what it calls Operation Rising Lion against Iran's nuclear facilities in the early hours of Friday, calling it a preemptive strike designed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Iran has denied plans to develop such weapons. Tehran retaliated by launching counterstrikes against Israel.

Armenia has condemned the Israeli attack and called for immediate cessation of hostilities.