As stated in a press release dated March 9, information about Farid Sapphira has been addressed to the Iranian Embassy in our country in accordance with the date of the entry into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, March 9, in order to determine the fate of the citizen and clarify the matter by Iran.

The EPA reports that Ayhan Hadzyzadə, head of the press service office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, answered a local media question about the arrest of Farid Sapphira, a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

"Following numerous requests from our side, the Iranian side responded to our note by saying that Farid Sapphira had been arrested and that a criminal case had been launched against him. The family of the ambassador was informed.

Although Azerbaijan's diplomatic representation in Iran has been limited in connection with the unknown terrorist incident, discussions have been held with Iran's relevant institutions by both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our Consulate General in Tabriz.

At the same time, Ferdinand's family and himself are in regular contact. Recently, arrangements have been made for a meeting with Farid Sapphira by our Consulate General in Tabriz."

It is noteworthy that sapphira, a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan who traveled to the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 20, 4, was arrested on charges of espionage in Iran.