Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami described the Armenia–Iran border as a “border of peace,” emphasizing its continued stability despite ongoing regional conflict involving Iran.

Speaking after visiting the border crossing, Shirgholami said there are no major disruptions, noting ongoing coordination between border, customs and security authorities on both sides. He added that no unusual incidents have been recorded and that traffic flows remain orderly, with recent declines in cargo volumes linked to Nowruz holidays rather than security concerns.

The ambassador also highlighted ongoing cooperation projects in southern Armenia, including meetings with Syunik Governor Robert Ghukasyan and inspections of infrastructure initiatives such as the Agarak–Kajaran road, the Kajaran tunnel and a power transmission line currently under construction.

Addressing the broader situation, Shirgholami said conditions within Iran are “not critical,” despite ongoing hostilities involving the United States and Israel. He stressed that public life continues normally, while acknowledging significant casualties, with more than 3,000 people reportedly killed since late February.

He expressed gratitude for humanitarian aid sent from Armenia, describing it as a sign of “warm friendship” between the two countries. He also confirmed casualties within Iran’s Armenian community, including the death of Hovhannes Simonyan in Isfahan.

Shirgholami noted that humanitarian needs remain high, particularly for medical supplies, and said Iran is documenting damages and will seek accountability under international law while prioritizing recovery efforts.

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