BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 1. The procedure for executing the verdict in connection with the attack on the Azerbaijani Embassy in Iran continues, Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan Kamran Aliyev told reporters, Trend reports.
According to him, continued communication with the Iranian side is being maintained in this regard.
“This is only about procedural issues. The verdict of the court of first instance must be confirmed by the Supreme Court of Iran. The procedural rule is that after this procedure is completed, the verdict will be executed,” he added.
An armed attack took place at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Iran on January 27, 2023, at about 8:30 (GMT+4). The gunman turned out to be a man in his 50s who drove up to the administrative building, armed with a Kalashnikov automatic rifle.
Earlier reports from the Chief of Tehran Police said there were two children in the car with the gunman, the security camera footage released later proved the man was alone. He entered the building after briefly waving his hand to the Iranian security guard outside. No attempts were made to detain the gunman, as he freely entered the embassy. The man managed to kill the head of the security service and wound two embassy guards. The shooter was eventually detained. The incident is currently being investigated.
Following the deadly assault, Azerbaijan evacuated its officials from the embassy, including those who suffered as a result of the attack, and completely suspended the work of the embassy in Tehran.
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