Tehran:Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed regret over the recent deadly incidents in Kashmir, urging the opposing sides to exercise restraint.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will support any move in line with the interests of the Kashmiri people,” Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Monday.

He added that Tehran is ready to take “effective steps” to ease tension if requested.

At least 20 people lost their lives in Kashmir on Sunday in a number of fierce gun battles between security forces and pro-independence fighters in the restive Himalayan region.13 Militants got killed and 1 was arrested alive,4 civilians and 3 security personals were got killedin three different encounters in Kashmir.