The move follows several jihadist attacks, including a truck attack on a Berlin Christmas market that claimed 12 lives.

Israel said the explosion was "consistent" with its policy to prevent Iran smuggling weapons to Hezbollah.

Artsakh defense army troops continue controlling the situation along the line of contact and protecting their positions.

The leadership also threatened more so-called insider attacks by members of the Afghan security forces against their colleagues or foreign troops.

In other highlights of the interview, Trump was cool to speaking again with Taiwan's president after an earlier telephone call with her angered China.