Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman says Moscow will continue its cooperation with the Islamic Republic despite the US pressures and the difficult situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh has reportedly been violated, with Armenia and Azerbaijan accusing each other of renewed shelling.

Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of violating a new ceasefire over Karabakh, shortly after a new ceasefire went into effect overnight. 

Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia announce a temporary “humanitarian ceasefire” in their conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh disputed region, starting from midnight local time (8pm GMT).

Armenia and Azerbaijan ramp up fighting over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, hitting higher-profile targets and widening the battlefield to major cities.

Iranians living in the north-western part of the country are calling on Armenia and Azerbaijan to return to the agreed ceasefire following new clashes.

Iran has denied media reports that its border guards have launched retaliatory attacks after rockets fired by Karabakh warring sides hit its border areas, but pledged to take action if such attacks are repeated.

Azerbaijan and Armenia accuse each other of violating a humanitarian ceasefire amid reports of fresh fighting in and around Karabakh.

While Baku and Yerevan have reaffirmed their commitment to a Russia-brokered cessation of hostilities, there are still reports of fresh clashes between the two sides which dent hopes of a lasting ceasefire.

Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of intense shelling on civilian areas and escalating two weeks of fierce clashes, dashing hopes that a Russian-brokered ceasefire might hold.