On January 27, around 8:30 am by Baku time, there was an armed terrorist attack on the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Iran. As a result of the terrorist act, Mr. Orkhan Rizvan oglu Asgarov, head of the security service of the Embassy, was killed, and two people were injured, Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told APA.

Due to the unstable situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the terrorist attack against the diplomatic mission of Baku, the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan are advised not to travel the Islamic Republic of Iran unless necessary. Those who visit are advised to be careful.

Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who are currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran are advised to observe safety and security rules.

Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who are currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran can contact the Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tabriz for consular and other inquiries via:

ADDRESS: 9 Arif Street, Valiasr, Tabriz

TEL: (+98413) 333 48 03

FAX: (+98413) 331 53 80

E-MAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: tabriz.mfa.gov.az

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