Baku becomes lifeline as Azerbaijan evacuates people from Iran

Azerbaijan has organized special bus routes to evacuate people from Iran through its territory.

Since February 28, seven buses carrying Azerbaijani citizens as well as nationals from other countries have arrived in Baku, Caliber.Az reports per local media.

Earlier, an additional bus departed from the Astara border crossing en route to the capital.

Authorities report that five more buses are currently waiting at the border crossing in the designated lanes, ready to transport evacuees.

By Vafa Guliyeva