Tehran objects to Baku’s decision: “We will take the necessary steps”

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on reports that 14 Iranian citizens have been declared “undesirable persons” in Azerbaijan.

According to TodayPress TV, citing APA, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei addressed the issue at a press conference.

He said that Iran did not consider Azerbaijan’s decision to be a “friendly gesture”.

“In general, declaring 14 Iranian citizens ‘undesirable persons’ makes no sense. None of these individuals is a diplomat, and they have not even been on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan. However, this is not a friendly move,” Baghaei stressed.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that an official protest had been lodged with the Azerbaijani side over the matter.

“We have clearly expressed our protest. Azerbaijan’s ambassador in Tehran was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and our protest was conveyed to him. We will take whatever steps we deem necessary from now on and will provide information about them,” he added.

It should be recalled that on November 3, 14 Iranian citizens were declared “undesirable persons” in Azerbaijan.