Israel, Arab countries condemn attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Tehran
ISTANBUL (AA) – Middle Eastern countries have condemned Friday’s armed attack on the Azerbaijan embassy in Iran’s national capital of Tehran which killed the security chief of the diplomatic post and wounded two others.
“We are shocked and saddened by the heinous attack against the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Tehran, in which the Chief of Security was murdered,” Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Lior Haiat wrote on Twitter.
Haiat extended Israel’s deepest condolences to Azerbaijan and its people and wished a speedy recovery for all who were injured.
“We reaffirm Egypt’s full solidarity with Azerbaijan in this tragic event,” said Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid.
The attack took place in Tehran while Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi was on an official visit to Azerbaijan.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was among nations that conveyed condolences to Azerbaijan for the “criminal act.”
“UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of moral and human values and principles,” it said.
The Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attack.
The ministry reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Azerbaijan and its people.
Jordanian Foreign Ministry conveyed condolences to the government and the people of Azerbaijan.
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