Sobhani: Iran`s "red lines" regarding inviolability of borders of  countries in region have not changed

ArmInfo. "Iran's "red lines" regarding the inviolability of the borders of the countries in the  region have not changed, I emphasize this on a regular basis in all my interviews." Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani stated on April 16 at a press conference in Yerevan to clarify whether Iran's  position on this issue has changed, taking into account the fact that Azerbaijan continues to keep a number of territories of the Republic of Armenia under occupation.

The diplomat again emphasized the importance of respecting the  internationally recognized borders of states. "We are categorically  against geopolitical changes, including the internationally  recognized borders of states in the region. We believe that all  problems should be resolved diplomatically at the negotiating table  while respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.  We support a peaceful resolution of conflicts," Sobhani explained.

The Iranian ambassador again accused Israel of destabilizing the  situation in the South Caucasus. "One of the factors of instability  in the South Caucasus is the Israeli regime. This regime, in addition  to trying to develop militarism in the region, is also trying to  create tension between Iran and regional countries," he emphasized.

According to him, if militarism develops somewhere, it increases the  risk of clashes, and an increase in the number of clashes leads to  destabilization and threatens security. "This affects the people of  the region, as well as Iran. It is obvious that the regime is trying  to create tension between Iran and the countries of the region, since  this regime is our enemy," Sobhani said, while expressing hope that  the people of the region are so prudent that they do not will start  clashes with any country in the region.

"Prudence in foreign policy lies in the fact that relations with  neighbors and other countries need to be considered in the long term.  I think that the countries of the region have such an understanding,  and they will not subject the life of the region to the adventures of  the Zionist regime," Sobhani concluded.