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Azerbaijan Denies Claims of Israel Using Its Territory in Attacks on Iran
Azerbaijan dismissed allegations that Israeli military and intelligence personnel used its territory for operations against Iran as baseless and firmly rejected them.
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied claims published in the international media on Friday that Israeli military and intelligence personnel operated from Azerbaijani territory in the conflict with Iran. The ministry described these reports as completely unfounded.
Ministry spokesperson and head of the press service Aytan Hacızada stated that they categorically reject such allegations. Hacızada emphasized that Azerbaijan has never allocated its territory for hostile actions against any third country, including Iran.
Baku: Will Consider If Evidence Is Presented
When asked whether the allegations would be investigated, Hacızada said that if anyone presents any evidence, it could be evaluated. He also stressed that Azerbaijani territory has never been and will never be used against third parties, neighboring countries, or friendly states.
Hacızada noted that Azerbaijan pursues a balanced foreign policy based on good neighborly relations and maintains a strong, multi-sectoral partnership with Israel. He added that cooperation is being developed with Iran, Israel, and regional countries in various fields.
Claims Not Confirmed
The allegations mentioned in the report have not been confirmed by either Azerbaijan or Israel. No independent evidence supporting these claims has been presented to the public.
It was reported that attempts to obtain comments from the Israeli government were made, but no new statements have been issued regarding this inquiry. Thus, the issue remains between the international media’s claims and Baku’s clear denial.
Iran Border and Regional Tensions
Azerbaijan shares an approximately 700-kilometer border with Iran. The Baku administration frequently reiterates that it will not allow its territory to be used against neighboring states.
Tensions between Baku and Tehran escalated earlier during the Iran conflict when, on March 5, Iranian drones struck Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave. The attack targeted the terminal of Nakhchivan International Airport, and munitions fell near a school in the village of Shekerabad, injuring four civilians.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev described the incident as a terrorist act, demanded an apology, and called for those responsible to be held accountable. Tehran denied responsibility and announced it would investigate the incident.
Following the attack, Azerbaijan withdrew its diplomatic staff from Iran the next day, but relations gradually normalized in the following weeks. It is also known that Baku has maintained close economic and security ties with Israel since the 1990s.
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