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Netherlands Relocates Embassy Staff from Iran to Azerbaijan

3/11/2026

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The Netherlands will temporarily relocate its embassy staff in Iran to Azerbaijan to protect their safety amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen of the Netherlands announced the decision on March 10, 2025.
Embassy activities will be conducted from Baku, Azerbaijan, during this period, with the Netherlands maintaining its diplomatic presence in the region.

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The Netherlands will temporarily relocate its embassy staff in Iran to Azerbaijan to protect their safety amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen of the Netherlands announced the decision on March 10, 2025.
Embassy activities will be conducted from Baku, Azerbaijan, during this period, with the Netherlands maintaining its diplomatic presence in the region.