AZE.US The future political trajectory of Iran will largely depend on who becomes the country’s next supreme leader, analysts said during a televised discussion on the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel. Experts noted that the confrontation has already entered a dangerous phase, with both sides exchanging strikes on strategic targets. Military facilities and nuclear-related … Read more
AZE.US A brief question posted on Facebook by former Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Tofig Zulfugarov has triggered an active debate about regional security and the role of the United States in the South Caucasus. “Could the huge U.S. embassy in Yerevan become a target for an Iranian strike?” Zulfugarov asked. The post quickly drew dozens of … Read more
AZE.US The military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has triggered not only security concerns in the Persian Gulf, but also strategic reassessments across neighboring regions. For the South Caucasus – situated directly north of Iran – the stakes are tangible. Experts generally outline four main scenarios for how events inside … Read more
By Leyla Mammadli for Aze.US The Middle East is once again sliding toward a dangerous inflection point. Rising military and political tensions around Iran are no longer confined to regional rivalries – they now test the durability of the global balance of power. What is unfolding is not a single crisis, but a layered confrontation: U.S.-Iran hostility, Israel’s … Read more
AZE.US The death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has triggered the most consequential leadership transition in Iran since 1989. But the central question is not who replaces him. It is who truly holds power. In today’s Iran, authority is layered. The Supreme Leader stood at the apex – but the durability of the system depends … Read more
AZE.US The current conflict sparked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran – including the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei – isn’t just a Middle Eastern problem. It has direct implications for Russia’s strategic position, especially in relation to Ukraine, energy markets, and regional alliances. Russia Sees Danger – Not Just Opportunity The … Read more
AZE.US The reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes marks a historic rupture at the top of the Islamic Republic. But for the South Caucasus, the key question is not symbolism. It is structure. Does Iran change course – or does the system harden? For Azerbaijan and Armenia, this is … Read more
AZE.US The rapidly escalating crisis in Iran is no longer confined to the Persian Gulf. For the South Caucasus – a region historically shaped by competing empires and fragile balances – the shockwaves are immediate, strategic and deeply consequential. With Iran facing sustained military pressure, internal elite uncertainty and economic strain, the implications for Azerbaijan, … Read more
AZE.US Iran has entered one of the most uncertain phases in its modern political history. With the country facing external military pressure and an internal vacuum of authority, the central question is no longer whether the system is under strain – but who, if anyone, can consolidate control. For decades, Iran’s power structure functioned through … Read more
AZE.US As tensions across the Middle East escalate, one question quietly circulates in regional security discussions: could Iran strike targets inside Azerbaijan? The short answer is technical – yes.The real answer is strategic – highly unlikely under current conditions. The Military Capability: What Iran Could Theoretically Use Iran possesses several categories of weapons that could, … Read more