U.S. State Department called on Azerbaijani authorities to provide Said Nuri with a full explanation on his detention.

Said Nuri, a citizen of U.S., was detained at Baku airport and was prohibited from leaving the country.

“Embassy and Department officials have been in touch with Azerbaijani authorities in Baku and Washington about this matter and will continue to do so,” Jen Psaki said during a briefing on Monday.

“We call on Azerbaijani authorities to provide Mr. Nuri a full explanation and are monitoring the case closely. We’ve been in regular contact with him as well and are providing all consular – possible consular services. Our consular officer actually met with him on September 5th, so just a couple of days ago”.