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One Killed in Armed Attack on Azerbaijani Embassy in Iran's Capital


Fri 27 Jan 2023 | 09:29 AM
The Azerbaijani embassy in Iran
The Azerbaijani embassy in Iran
By Ahmad El-Assasy

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said that the head of security guard of the Azerbaijani embassy in Iran was murdered in the armed assault on the building, according to Azernews.

According to the government, the armed attack happened on January 27 at around 0830 (GMT+4).

The ministry added that the head of the security guard was slain when someone attacked the security station with a Kalashnikov assault rifle

. While thwarting the attack, two embassy guards were also hurt. Their circumstances are acceptable. Investigations are ongoing into this cunning attack. 

The general population will be given comprehensive further information.