The State Security Service of Azerbaijan is investigating a "terrorist attack" following the shooting of an anti-Iran parliamentary deputy at his home.
The security agency reported that parliamentary deputy Fadl Mustafa was hospitalized after being shot in the shoulder and thigh with a Kalashnikov rifle on Tuesday evening.
They added that his injuries are not life-threatening, and a criminal investigation has been opened to identify the perpetrator.
The State Security Service noted that Mustafa is known for his anti-Iranian views. Earlier, Mustafa, who leads a small opposition party in parliament perceived as fully loyal to the government, described Iran as a "terrorist state."
Relations between Azerbaijan and Iran, which has a large Azerbaijani ethnic minority in its northwestern region, have become strained in recent months.
