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20 January 2011 [01:18] - Today.Az
Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mamedbagir Bahrami expressed condolences to Azerbaijani people in connection with the January 20 tragedy, the embassy told Trend.
"The January 20 tragedy, being a resistance movement against the colonial shackles on the way to freedom and independence of the Azerbaijani people, has been included in history as a symbol of honor and pride of the people," the letter said.
Iran has always supported the independence and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and will continue to do so in the future, he said.
"As extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I express my condolences to friendly and fraternal Azerbaijan and its people due to the Day of National Mourning," the letter said.
The Soviet Army commenced military operations against Azerbaijan early morning Jan. 20, 1990, before declaring a state of emergency. The tragedy claimed the lives of 131 people, including 117 Azerbaijanis, six Russians, three Jews and three Tatars. Some 744 people were severely injured. Four went missing and 400 were arrested. Twenty-one people were killed after a state of emergency was declared on Jan. 20. Twenty-six people were killed in the Neftchala and Lankaran regions.
/Trend/
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