“Suspension of the Azerbaijani embassy’s diplomatic operations in Tehran has nothing to do with the consulate general in Tabriz. We have taken into account the presence of our many citizens in Iran. If they in need of assistance, they may apply to the Tabriz-based consulate general,” deputy foreign minister Khalaf Khalafov told journalists.
According to him, full responsibility for security of the consulate general in Tabriz and its employees lies with Iran.