During the phone call, Rouhani stated that the military conflict between the two neighboring countries of Azerbaijan and Armenia was very bitter and worrying for Iran, according to the president’s office.

"The possible intervention of some third-party countries in this conflict will expand and prolong the crisis, and we do not see it in the interest of regional countries,” Rouhani said.

Referring to his contacts with the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia and emphasizing the need to protect the borders of Iran and the lives of fellow Iranians living in border areas, Rouhani underlined that peace in the region was of great importance to Iran.

Rouhani stressed the need for joint efforts and collective cooperation to put an end to the conflict, establish a ceasefire and start talks to resolve disputes, adding: "If the conflict continues, the situation in the region will become more complicated and will cause wider financial losses and leave many dead".

Rouhani also praised Russia's efforts to establish a ceasefire and the start of talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and stressed the importance of the implementation of ceasefire and its continuation, and announced Iran's readiness to provide any assistance and cooperation in this regard. (ILKHA)