AZE.US Ukraine is no longer operating within the boundaries of a regional conflict. A recent statement from an Iranian lawmaker – suggesting that Ukraine could be considered a legitimate target due to its cooperation with Israel and the United States – reflects a broader shift already underway. Kyiv is increasingly being pulled into a wider … Read more
AZE.US Iran’s apparent wartime cohesion is masking deeper structural tensions that could resurface once the conflict subsides, according to former Azerbaijani ambassador to Iran Javanshir Akhundov. In an interview with Daily Europe Online, Akhundov described the current moment as a textbook case of “rally around the flag,” where external pressure temporarily consolidates society. But he … Read more
AZE.US U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces have struck more than 7,000 targets in Iran since the start of the conflict, describing the campaign as a major blow to Tehran’s military capabilities. Speaking about the operation, Trump said most of the strikes targeted military facilities and related infrastructure across the country. He also claimed … Read more
AZE.US Residents of several districts of Baku reported hearing the sound of drones in the sky late at night, prompting discussion and concern on social media. An itibarıyla Azerbaycan’ın başkenti Bakü semalarında drone sesi duyulmaktadır pic.twitter.com/thpczGZNIj — Elyar Türker (@ElyarMakuyi) March 15, 2026 According to eyewitnesses, the distinctive buzzing noise was heard in different parts … Read more
AZE.US Reports about drones flying over Baku have circulated widely on social media, prompting discussion and concern among some residents. Drones over Baku#Baku #Azerbaijan pic.twitter.com/jrSO0gfDCF — AZERBAIJAN.US (@Azerbaijan_US) March 15, 2026 According to local media, inquiries were sent to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense regarding the situation. In response, officials said there is no cause for … Read more
AZE.US Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that around 440 kilograms of enriched uranium in Iran are currently buried under rubble following recent strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities. In an interview with CBS’s Face the Nation, Araghchi confirmed that the material referenced in international reports had been located at sites that were attacked. “We … Read more
AZE.US Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized U.S. policy in the ongoing conflict, accusing President Donald Trump of escalating the war for political reasons. In an interview with CBS’s Face the Nation, Araghchi said Iran had not asked for a ceasefire and would continue defending itself. “No, we never asked for a ceasefire, … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani politician Natig Jafarli, chairman of the REAL Party, has said that Iran does not have the legal authority to unilaterally close the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing tensions in the region. In a post on Facebook, Jafarli explained that the strategic waterway is often mistakenly viewed as being under Iran’s control. In reality, … Read more
AZE.US Internationally known Azerbaijani writer Chingiz Abdullayev has warned about potential environmental risks for Azerbaijan amid the escalating conflict involving Iran. In a post published on Facebook, Abdullayev shared his personal concerns about the possible consequences of continued military escalation in the region. According to the writer, the conflict could eventually spread toward Bushehr, a … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani politician Ilgar Mammadov, chairman of the REAL Party, has criticized proposed new penalties in Azerbaijan related to artificial intelligence-generated content. In a post published on Facebook, Mammadov said that the Milli Majlis is expected to approve new fines and prison sentences next week for cases where images or videos created with artificial intelligence … Read more