Condemning the Attack on the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran

The following press release was published by the Ned Price, Department Spokesperson on Jan. 27. It is reproduced in full below.

The United States condemns the attack on the Azerbaijani embassy that occurred earlier today in Tehran. We echo President Aliyev’s call for a prompt investigation into this unacceptable violence. We offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who were killed and injured today. Any attack against diplomats or diplomatic facilities anywhere is unacceptable. We remind the Government of Iran of its responsibility under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations to protect foreign diplomats in Iran.

Source: Ned Price, Department Spokesperson