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About 500 Russians to be evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan, says Russian embassy
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 1, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 1, 2026
Quick Summary
Approximately 500 Russian nationals are preparing for evacuation from Iran via Azerbaijan’s Astara border checkpoint, with the Russian embassy expressing gratitude for Azerbaijani assistance in swiftly issuing permits amid Israel–US military strikes on Iran.
About 500 Russians to Be Evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan, Says Embassy
Evacuation of Russian Nationals from Iran
Current Situation and Preparations
MOSCOW, March 1 - About 500 Russian nationals are readying for evacuation from Iran via Azerbaijan, the Russian embassy in Baku said on Sunday.
Gratitude to Azerbaijani Authorities
"We would like to express our gratitude to the Azerbaijani side for their assistance, including for the prompt consideration of issues related to the issuance of border crossing permits," it said on its Telegram channel.
Evacuation Statistics
A source close to the Azerbaijani government said 192 individuals had been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan over 38 hours, including 82 Azerbaijani nationals.
Official Recommendations and Context
Russian Foreign Ministry Advisory
The Russian foreign ministry has recommended that Russian nationals move to safe regions in Israel and Iran or leave the countries after military strikes by Israel and the United States.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Vladimir SoldatkinEditing by David Goodman and Lisa Shumaker)
Key Takeaways
- •Around 500 permits have been issued for Russians to cross from Iran into Azerbaijan via Astara, as confirmed by the Russian embassy in Baku (eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu).
- •Azerbaijan has actively facilitated the evacuation through expedited border permit issuance and assistance at the checkpoint (en.apa.az).
- •The evacuation is prompted by heightened regional tensions after coordinated Israeli–US military strikes on Iran on February 28, leading the Russian Foreign Ministry to advise citizens to relocate to safer areas or exit Iran altogether (kiprinform.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about About 500 Russians to be evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan, says Russian embassy
1How many Russian nationals are being evacuated from Iran?
About 500 Russian nationals are preparing for evacuation from Iran via Azerbaijan.
2Which countries are involved in the evacuation process?
The evacuation involves Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan, with coordination by the Russian embassy in Baku.
3How many individuals have already been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan?
192 individuals have been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan, including 82 Azerbaijani nationals.
4Why is the evacuation taking place?
The evacuation is recommended due to military strikes by Israel and the United States, prompting Russians to seek safer regions or leave.
5What assistance has Azerbaijan provided?
Azerbaijan assisted with prompt consideration of border crossing permits, facilitating the evacuation.
