Azerbaijan urges citizens to refrain from travelling to Iran, Israel amid tensions

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong travel advisory, urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to both the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel due to the escalating security tensions between the two countries.

"Due to the current tense security situation between the State of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan are advised to refrain from traveling to the Islamic Republic of Iran unless necessary," a statement from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs reads. "Those who do travel are advised to exercise extreme caution," Caliber.Az quotes the ministry as saying.

The ministry also called on Azerbaijani citizens already residing or travelling in Iran to prioritise their safety.

“Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran are requested to observe security and safety regulations, not to go to areas near military and nuclear facilities, and to act in accordance with the security instructions issued by local authorities,” the statement continues.

Officials underscored that these measures are precautionary and come amid rapidly evolving conditions in the region.

In case of emergency, Azerbaijani nationals have been urged to contact diplomatic missions without delay. The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran and the Consulate General in Tabriz have released emergency contact details:

• Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran
  Email: tehran@mission.mfa.gov.az
  Phone: +98 905 523 01 07

• Consulate General in Tabriz
  Email: tabriz@mission.mfa.gov.az
  Phone: +961 4 922 066

A similar advisory was also issued for Azerbaijani citizens in Israel, urging them to remain alert and cautious:

"Due to the current tense security situation between the State of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan are advised to refrain from traveling to the State of Israel unless necessary," the Ministry stated in an official notice. "Those who do travel are advised to exercise extreme caution."

The foreign ministry further called on Azerbaijani nationals currently in Israel to adhere strictly to safety recommendations.

"Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan currently in the State of Israel are requested to observe security and safety regulations and to act in accordance with the security instructions issued by local authorities," the statement continued.

In case of emergencies, Azerbaijani citizens have been instructed to contact the country’s diplomatic mission in Tel Aviv:

• Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the State of Israel
  Email: telaviv@mission.mfa.gov.az
  Phone: +972 54 539 77 88