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AZE.US A new Supreme Leader of Iran has finally been selected. The position has gone to Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to AZE.US, the announcement was highlighted by Farhad Mammadov, chairman of the Center for South Caucasus Studies, in a post on his Telegram channel mneniyefm. In his commentary, … Read more
AZE.US Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on March 8, during which the leaders discussed the recent incident involving reported aerial fire toward Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region. According to Azerbaijan’s Report news agency, Pezeshkian expressed gratitude to Aliyev for visiting the Iranian embassy in Baku to offer condolences following … Read more
AZE.US Speculation about the possible unification of Azerbaijani-populated regions in northern Iran with the Republic of Azerbaijan oversimplifies a far more complex political and historical reality, Russian political analyst Sergey Markedonov said. Speaking on the YouTube channel Echo Baku, Markedonov addressed recurring discussions about the so-called “South Azerbaijan” issue, which frequently resurfaces during periods of … Read more
AZE.US Russia and Azerbaijan are currently seeking a new model for their bilateral relations after a period of political tensions, Russian political analyst Sergey Markedonov said. In an interview with the YouTube channel Echo Baku, Markedonov said both countries remain interested in maintaining pragmatic cooperation despite disagreements. “Both sides are trying to find an optimal … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan is unlikely to become directly involved in a potential military conflict surrounding Iran, but the risks of escalation remain significant, Russian political analyst Sergey Markedonov said. Speaking on the YouTube channel Echo Baku, Markedonov noted that Azerbaijan’s foreign policy has traditionally been characterized by caution and strategic balancing among major powers. “Baku has … Read more
AZE.US On International Women’s Day, a discussion broadcast in Azerbaijan revisited a question that continues to shape debates about gender roles in modern society: should a woman aim to be strong, or simply to be happy? The conversation was featured in the Azerbaijani program “Yaxşısı budur” (“Better This Way”), where hosts and guests explored how … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani opposition politician Ilgar Mammadov has called for the restoration of open public debate on foreign policy, warning that the lack of free discussion increases the likelihood of serious strategic miscalculations. Mammadov made the remarks while commenting on the recent missile strike launched from Iranian territory toward Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, a development that … Read more
AZE.US French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev following Iran’s recent air attack on Azerbaijani territory. During the conversation, Macron expressed France’s solidarity with Azerbaijan and conveyed support in the wake of the strike. The French leader also thanked Aliyev for facilitating the evacuation of French citizens from Iran … Read more
AZE.US Gold prices in Azerbaijan have been rising in recent weeks, while demand in the country’s jewelry market has noticeably slowed, according to local traders. Sellers say price fluctuations have become more frequent, with changes sometimes occurring daily as global gold prices shift. “If before prices could stay stable for weeks, now they can change … Read more
AZE.US Washington, D.C. – March 6, 2026 The Cultural Diplomacy and Development Foundation (CDDF), in partnership with the U.S.-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce, successfully hosted a distinguished cultural diplomacy event titled “Fostering Cultural Bridges: Women and the Art of Diplomacy” in Washington, D.C. The event brought together more than 75 international experts, diplomats, academics, policymakers, and … Read more