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Citizens of 8 countries evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan last hour
- 01 March, 2026
- 15:50
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In the past hour, 30 foreign nationals - from Brazil, Poland, China, Nepal, India, the United Arab Emirates, France, and Tunisia - have been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara border crossing.
According to Report, Azerbaijan provided the necessary conditions for their safe passage.
It was noted that Chinese citizens make up the majority of those evacuated.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran, striking cities with air raids. In response, Iran fired rockets into Israeli territory and attacked Gulf countries hosting US military bases. Due to the situation in the Middle East, some regional states temporarily closed their airspace.
Nearly 10 Chinese citizens, 4 Polish citizens, and another 4 Qatari citizens have been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara border crossing.
According to Report, Azerbaijan provided the necessary conditions for their safe passage.
Currently, six staff members of the United Arab Emirates embassy in Iran are also being evacuated.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran, striking cities with air raids. In response, Iran fired rockets into Israeli territory and attacked Gulf countries hosting US military bases. Due to the situation in the Middle East, some regional states temporarily closed their airspace.
Three citizens of Bangladesh, three citizens of Qatar, and one citizen of Pakistan were evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara border crossing due to the situation in the country.
According to Report, Azerbaijan provided the necessary conditions for their safe passage.
It was also noted that the evacuation of four members of Jordan's diplomatic mission is being carried out.
Earlier, citizens of Tajikistan, Italy, and diplomats from Saudi Arabia were evacuated to Azerbaijan.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran, striking cities with air raids. In response, Iran fired rockets into Israeli territory and attacked Gulf countries hosting US military bases. Due to the situation in the Middle East, some regional states temporarily closed their airspace.
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