Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

01/28/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/28/2023 23:50

MALAYSIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE ARMED ATTACK IN TEHRAN

MALAYSIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE ARMED ATTACK IN TEHRAN

Malaysia strongly condemns the armed attack at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran on 27 January 2023, which led to one death and injured a few embassy staff.

Malaysia reiterates its firm stance rejecting any acts of violence and terrorism in all of its forms and calls for the perpetrators of this heinous attack be swiftly brought to justice.

Malaysia expresses its deepest condolences and sympathies to the victims and the families of this criminal act and to the Government and the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran is closely monitoring the development and actively liaising with local authorities for the latest security update. For assistance, the Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran is reachable at the following contact details: Telephone (+9821) 8807 2444 / (+9821) 8807 8606 or email: [email protected].

PUTRAJAYA

28 January 2023