Azerbaijan

Iran is hedging and hopes China and shore up its support for the Islamic Republic.

As Azerbaijan’s regional influence grows, Iran sees a threat to its strategic axis from the Levant to the Caucasus.

This comes amid a recent increase in tensions between Israel and Turkey.

We want, and strive, to live in peace with our neighbors. That is why Azerbaijan’s peacemaking stance is so crucial in the current crisis.

A source noted that any action posing danger to Israel will also put the Syrian government at risk.

Azerbaijan and Israel’s cooperation continues to grow, both through SOCAR’s purchase of a 10% stake in the Tamar field and its activities in gas exploration in Israel’s economic waters.

IRGC officials met with known drug trafficker Agil Aslanov last fall, the Washington Post reported on Saturday. The officials gave Aslanov a photo of the rabbi and instructions on the killing.

While it is understandable why Israel would want to strengthen its ties with Azerbaijan in the name of realpolitik, what is not clear is why they would want to do so at the expense of human rights.

“The Jewish community needs real protection, not hollow statements,” warns Rabbi Zamir Isayev.

The potential deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan could help pave the way for more deals.