AZE.US Military pressure on Iran may be producing the opposite of its intended outcome, strengthening internal cohesion rather than weakening the political system, according to Azerbaijani political analyst Rizvan Huseynov. Speaking in an interview on the analytical platform Daily Europe Online, Huseynov said attempts to force political change in Iran through military means appear to … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijan’s tourism sector saw a decline in 2025, reflected in falling revenues for hotels and other accommodation facilities. According to official data, total revenue generated by hotels and hotel-type establishments reached 653.04 million manats in 2025. This marks a decrease of 41.12 million manats, or 5.92%, compared with 694.16 million manats recorded in 2024. … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani legislation generally requires employers to pay salaries through non-cash transactions, but the law allows several exceptions in which wages may still be paid in cash. Under the provisions of the Tax Code of Azerbaijan, employers who violate the rules on cashless payments and pay salaries in cash without legal grounds can face financial … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani customs authorities say shipments containing weight-loss products, medicines and dietary supplements ordered from abroad are increasingly being detained after inspections revealed the presence of restricted substances. The warning was issued by the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, which said many of the items are purchased online through foreign marketplaces and social media platforms. … Read more
AZE.US Attempts to force political change in Iran through external pressure have largely stalled and may even be strengthening internal consolidation within the country, Azerbaijani political analyst Ilgar Velizade said in an interview with the analytical YouTube project Daily Europe Online. Velizade, who heads the South Caucasus Political Scientists Club, argued that many Western assessments … Read more
AZE.US Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Monday condemned a missile attack targeting Turkey and expressed solidarity with the Turkish people during a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. According to Azerbaijani officials, Aliyev voiced strong support for Ankara following the incident and reaffirmed the close alliance between Azerbaijan and Turkey. Erdoğan thanked the … Read more
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