US calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to take action to reduce tensions

The U.S. Department of State expressed its deep concern about the escalation of violence along the lines of contact that has resulted in significant casualties since July 31st.

“We certainly extend our condolences to the families of those killed or injured and call on the sides to take - call on all sides to take immediate action to reduce tensions and respect the cease-fire," Jen Psaki, spokesperson for the Department of State, said at a daily briefing in Washington.

"There can be no military solution to this conflict. Retaliation and further violence will only make it more difficult to bring about a peaceful settlement. We remain committed, as a co-chair of the Minsk Group, to helping all sides reach a lasting settlement to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict,” Jen Psaki said.