The Friday prayer leader of Ardabil stated that what happened at the Azerbaijani embassy is a result of Azeri pride.
Ameli, the representative of the Supreme Leader in the province and the Friday prayer leader of Ardabil, said that what recently occurred at the Azerbaijani embassy is not approved, but it is a result of the Azeri spirit of pride.
For a thousand years, we have lived brotherly with the Azeris on the other side of the Aras River, sharing in their joys and sorrows. They have never felt alienated in Iran, nor have we felt alienated on the other side of the Aras.
The historical, religious, and cultural commonalities between us are unparalleled, and we all know that Azeris are renowned for their pride regarding their honor and are intensely protective and passionate about it. They may compromise on many things, but never on the matter of honor.