Politics

Azerbaijan Unlikely To Join War Around Iran, But Risks Remain – Markedonov

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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

Without Open Debate, Risk Of Foreign Policy Mistakes Increases

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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

Macron Calls Aliyev, Expresses Solidarity With Azerbaijan After Iranian Air Attack

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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

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

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

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

Iran Planned Terror Attacks in Azerbaijan

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AZE.US Azerbaijan’s State Security Service says it has thwarted a series of terrorist plots allegedly organized by individuals linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, targeting key infrastructure and diplomatic sites in the country. Azerbaijan’s State Security Service (SSS) said it had prevented a series of planned terrorist attacks allegedly organized by individuals connected to … Read more