Kremlin thanks Azerbaijan for assistance in evacuating Russians from Iran

Moscow is grateful to Azerbaijan for its assistance in safely evacuating Russian nationals from Iran, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, Report informs via Russian media.

“All Russian nationals currently in Tehran, and who have been in contact, are being provided with evacuation options. They are transported to the checkpoint at the border with Azerbaijan. Our friends in Azerbaijan are extending maximum assistance in this process, for which we are very grateful,"Peskov said.

He added that the evacuation operation is ongoing around the clock.