MFA expresses concern about attack on Azerbaijani embassy in Iran
Foreign policy
- 27 January, 2023
- 06:53
On January 27, around 8:30 AM (GMT+4), there was an armed attack on the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Report informs, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.
"The attacker broke into the security post with a Kalashnikov automatic weapon and killed the head of the security service. Two security guards of the embassy were also injured while repelling the attack. Their condition is satisfactory.
"An investigation is currently underway into this treacherous attack.
"Additional information will be provided to the public regarding the details of the case.
"May God have mercy on our martyr!" MFA said.
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