Azerbaijan advises citizens against traveling to Iran
ISTANBUL (AA) – Azerbaijan has issued a travel advisory for its citizens against traveling to Iran after an attack on its embassy in Tehran last week.
“Due to the unstable situation in Iran and the terrorist attack against the diplomatic mission of our country, the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan are advised not to visit Iran unless necessary,” said a statement by the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
The statement also said those who visit Iran are advised to exercise “increased caution.”
“Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who are currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran are advised to observe safety and security rules,” it further said.
On Friday, a gunman, wielding a Kalashnikov rifle, barged into the Azerbaijani Embassy premises in Tehran and opened fire, killing the security chief of the embassy and injuring two guards.
On Sunday, Baku evacuated 53 people, including diplomats working at the embassy and their family members.
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