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Azerbaijan Opens Border, Assists Evacuations Amid Iran Conflict

3/3/2026

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Azerbaijani soldiers are assisting individuals fleeing conflict in Iran at the Astara border crossing.
The crossing is busy, and many travelers—primarily Azerbaijanis—receive food and water before border control.
Erol Erman, a Turkish national, faces long delays as traffic remains heavy.
Since Saturday, about 370–400 people have been evacuated as the government opened the crossing for Azerbaijani nationals and foreign citizens.

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Azerbaijani soldiers are assisting individuals fleeing conflict in Iran at the Astara border crossing.
The crossing is busy, and many travelers—primarily Azerbaijanis—receive food and water before border control.
Erol Erman, a Turkish national, faces long delays as traffic remains heavy.
Since Saturday, about 370–400 people have been evacuated as the government opened the crossing for Azerbaijani nationals and foreign citizens.