Abbas Mousavi, spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, gives a press conference in the capital Tehran on May 28, 2019. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)

TEHRAN - Iran's Foreign Ministry on Thursday announced the readiness of the Islamic republic to mediate between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the wake of their deadly border clashes.

From the very eruption of clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Iran's diplomatic efforts have been focused on soothing the tensions, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi

From the very eruption of clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Iran's diplomatic efforts have been focused on soothing the tension, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi told reporters.

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Mousavi urged both sides to show restraint amid the escalating tensions.

The armed clashes erupted on Sunday in the Tavush region between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with both sides trading accusations over who started the fighting and violated the cease-fire.

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