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GCC chief condemns attack on Azerbaijani embassy in Iran

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf
RIYADH, Jan 27 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf, condemned the armed attack on the Azerbaijani embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran, which killed and injured several people.
Al-Hajraf stressed in a statement Friday the need to protect diplomatic facilities according to the customs and charters that regulate diplomatic work, emphasizing the GCC's solidarity with Azerbaijan and its people.
He also extended sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and the government and people of Azerbaijan, wishing a speedy recovery for all the injured.
Iran announced earlier Friday that one person was killed and two others wounded in an armed attack on the Azerbaijani embassy in Tehran. (end) mdm.ara