ArmInfo.Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reacted to the situation with Iranian heavy trucks on the Goris-Kapan road of the Syunik region of Armenia.
Thus, according to the Iranian media, commenting on the situation, Khatibzadeh said that relations with neighbors are a priority for Iran, which is reflected as the fundamental approach of President Ebrahim Raisi's foreign policy.
"We are trying to use the capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran for regional development, peace and stability with the participation of all neighbors. In particular, our relations with Armenia, as well as with our other neighbors, are on the agenda," Khatibzadeh said.
On September 12, it became known that the Azerbaijani police on the Goris-Kapan road of the Syunik region of Armenia were stopping Iranian trucks to check documents and cargo. This information was confirmed by the NSS of Armenia as well.
Meanwhile, the Armenian media disseminated information that "the Azerbaijani security forces at their checkpoint" in Vorotan are demanding from Iranian trucks an amount equivalent to 50,000 AMD to allow them to cross the road. Moreover, photo evidence was presented that the driver paid 50,000 and he was given a corresponding receipt for payment. The top leadership of Armenia has so far kept a deathly silence in connection with the current situation.