Yerevan\'s recognition of Nagorno- Karabakh\'s independence may lead to war between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry press service told Interfax on Wednesday. Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev told as much to U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense James MacDougal on December 5 in Baku. \"The Armenian authorities say that they may recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh. Should this happen, military actions would be renewed,\" the press service cited Abiyev. (Interfax)