Iran praises Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement

Iran's president has welcomed the recent peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing Iran's commitment to regional stability, even as reports of border clashes surfaced.

In a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his satisfaction with the peace deal, emphasizing Iran's long-standing support for "peace, convergence, and stability in the region, especially among neighbors, while preserving the territorial integrity of countries," according to a statement from the Iranian presidency.

Pashinyan briefed Pezeshkian on the negotiation process. He also acknowledged the development and dynamism in bilateral relations with Iran under Pezeshkian's leadership, according to Iran’s state media.