The accused and his lawyer attended the court session on Saturday, IRNA reported from the Judiciary.
Some embassy officials were also present at the hearing.
The defendant was arraigned with the presiding judge reading out the charges against him. The prosecutor's representative then read out the indictment.
Based on the indictment, the defendant was charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of an Azerbaijani national at the embassy.
The charges also include the unauthorized purchase and possession of firearms and ammunitions, including a Kalashnikov assault rifle.
The defendant was charged with injuring three Azerbaijani nationals during the January 27, 2023 attack as well.
After the indictment was issued, the accused and his lawyer presented their defense statements.
In the end, the judge adjourned the session, saying the verdict will be issued within the legal timeframe.
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