US is expanding its foothold in the Zangezur Corridor as a direct provocation against Russia, China, and Iran in a move that will prove detrimental to the security of South Caucasus.

Iran's interim foreign minister says Iran and Russia should strengthen strategic coordination on the developments in the Caucasus region.

The Iranian defense minister says direct talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan and a durable peace will promote development in Caucasus.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has warned of attempts by extra-regional countries to gain foothold in the Caucasus.

The Azerbaijan says France is stocking a ‘new war’ in the south Caucasus through supporting separatists.

Iran’s ambassador to Moscow says the meeting of the 3+3 cooperation format in Tehran is aimed at bolstering peace and stability in the Caucasus region without foreign interference.

The chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says the country is ready to contribute to lowering tensions in the Caucasus region, and send observers to the border regions between Armenia and Azerbaijan.