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Washington Event Brings Diplomats and Experts Together to Discuss Cultural Diplomacy

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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

Iran Warns Azerbaijan Over Possible Actions Against Tehran

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AZE.US Iran has warned that it will respond if its neighbors allow their territory to be used for actions against the Islamic Republic, with a senior Iranian official specifically mentioning Azerbaijan in the remarks. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, made the comments during a televised interview, according to Iranian state media. … Read more

Chinese Cars Losing Buyers in Azerbaijan as Market Cools

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AZE.US Azerbaijan’s automobile market is experiencing a slowdown, particularly in the segment of Chinese-made electric and hybrid vehicles, many of which remain unsold months after arriving in the country. Dealers say a large number of these cars were imported in October and November 2025, after it became known that value-added tax (VAT) would again be … Read more

How Iran Sends a Dangerous Message to Millions of Azerbaijanis Inside Iran

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AZE.US Iran’s drone attack on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic was more than a cross-border military strike. It was also a political signal – one that may resonate deeply among the tens of millions of ethnic Azerbaijanis living inside Iran. For decades, Tehran has insisted that ethnic divisions inside the country are overstated and that all … Read more

U.S. State Department Backs Azerbaijan After Iranian Drone Attack

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AZE.US The United States has condemned Iran’s drone attack against Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, describing the strike as an unacceptable violation of Azerbaijani sovereignty. In a statement released Saturday, the U.S. State Department said it strongly denounces the March 5 drone attack, which targeted Nakhchivan International Airport and a school building, injuring civilians and damaging … Read more

Why Some Voices In Azerbaijan Defend Iran

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AZE.US In Azerbaijan’s public debate, one question keeps resurfacing: why do some people appear ready to defend Iran’s actions even when they conflict with Azerbaijan’s national interests? The most common explanation is simple – religion. Iran is often framed as a “Muslim country,” and appeals to religious solidarity are sometimes used to justify political positions. … Read more

Mass Arrests For Unpaid Child Support In Azerbaijan: Is The Problem Getting Worse?

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AZE.US Thousands of parents in Azerbaijan are facing administrative arrest or criminal charges for failing to pay child support. But experts warn that tougher punishment alone may not solve the growing problem. Azerbaijani authorities are increasingly resorting to arrests and legal penalties against parents who fail to pay court-ordered child support, as the number of … Read more

Flower Prices Rise in Baku Ahead of Holiday Season

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AZE.US Demand for flowers is increasing in Baku ahead of the spring holiday season, pushing prices higher, particularly for imported varieties such as orchids and roses. Flower prices in Baku have risen ahead of the upcoming spring holidays as demand grows across the city’s markets, flower shops and greenhouses. Vendors say the seasonal surge in … Read more

Food Prices Rise in Azerbaijan Ahead of Holiday Season

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AZE.US Several food products have become more expensive in Azerbaijan ahead of the holiday season, with nuts and some vegetables showing the most noticeable price increases in local markets. Prices for several food products in Azerbaijan have increased ahead of the upcoming holiday season, according to vendors and shoppers at local markets. Traders say the … Read more

Tehran Rejects Claims of Drone Attack on Azerbaijan

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AZE.US Iran’s ambassador to Azerbaijan says Tehran does not recognize responsibility for the drone strikes on Nakhchivan, describing the incident as involving “suspicious circumstances” that require further investigation between the two countries. Iran’s ambassador to Azerbaijan Mojtaba Damirchilou said Tehran does not acknowledge responsibility for the drone strikes that recently hit the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, … Read more