Diplomats from the embassies of the Netherlands and Algeria in Iran have been evacuated to Azerbaijan via the Astara border checkpoint.

Four staff members of the Embassy of the Netherlands, including the ambassador, and nine staff members of the Embassy of Algeria arrived in Azerbaijan, The Caspian Post reports, citing local media.

After completing the necessary procedures, the diplomats entered the territory of Azerbaijan.

The process included document checks, registration, and other mandatory procedures, while all necessary measures were taken at the border checkpoint to ensure a safe crossing.