State Security Service of Azerbaijan opened a criminal case in connection with the terrorist attack at the embassy in Iran

A criminal case has been initiated against the Azerbaijani embassy in Iran in connection with the terrorist attack, Report news agency reported, citing the website of the State Security Service.

So, on January 27, 2023, at about 08:30 am Baku time, an armed attack was carried out on the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Armed with a Kalashnikov assault rifle, the attacker broke through the security post, killed the head of the security service of the embassy Askerov Orkhan Rizvan oglu, and also wounded two more security officers. The embassy staff stopped the criminal actions of the intruder by disarming him.

In this regard, a criminal case has been initiated in the State Security Service of Azerbaijan under Articles 12.2, 120.2.1, 12.2, 120.2.4, 12.2, 120.2.11, 12.2, 29, 120.2.7, 12.3, 214.2.1, 12.3, 214.2. 3, 12.2, 228.2.1 of the Criminal Code. Investigative measures are currently being carried out.

“Currently, investigative and operational measures are being carried out. An appeal was sent to the relevant authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran to resolve the necessary issues related to the investigation. A full and comprehensive investigation of all the circumstances related to the terrorist act committed against the Azerbaijani embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran will be ensured, and additional information will be provided to the public,” the statement says.

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