The Armenian Prime Minister expressed his condolences to Iran, and the Georgian authorities to everyone possible

Yerevan has officially responded to the tragic events surrounding Iran. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing support for the losses among the country's leadership and civilians.

The message noted that the Armenian side is closely and with concern monitoring the developments. Pashinyan emphasized the importance of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Khamenei for bilateral relations and stated that Armenia hopes for the restoration of stability and peace in the Middle East. He also wished the Iranian people fortitude during this difficult time.

Meanwhile, Tbilisi issued a broader statement. The government emphasized its concern over the ongoing hostilities in the region.
Georgian authorities separately expressed sympathy to Iran over the massive loss of life, including among senior leadership and civilians.


The Georgian authorities separately expressed sympathy to Iran over the massive loss of life, including among senior officials and civilians. Condolences were also offered to Israel and the Jewish people for the loss of civilian lives. Tbilisi also reaffirmed its solidarity with the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, calling them important partners.

The statement emphasized that the Georgian authorities see diplomacy and political dialogue as the solution to the crisis. It also stated that necessary steps will be taken to ensure the safety of the country's citizens in the conflict zone.

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