The Latest Breaking News from Azerbaijan

Under increasing pressure at home, Iran lashes out at rivals abroad

Reports accuse Iran of plotting attacks against Saudi and US targets in the Middle East as tensions rise

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

Armenian PM Pashinyan in Iran after meeting with Putin, Aliyev

Tehran says peace in the Caucasus is important but warns it will not tolerate a corridor sought by Baku and Ankara.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2022

Greece Stresses Saudi Role in Balancing Oil Markets, Respects OPEC+ Decision

Greek Minister of Development and Investment Adonis Georgiadis said the diversification of energy sources was the European Union’s most important priority. He noted that the world would never return to the previous situation, even if the Russian-Ukrainian war ended. In this regard, Georgiadis stressed that all European countries would try…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022

Iran Arrests 10 Agents Working for Israel

Iran has arrested 10 agents working for Israel in west Azerbaijan province, Fars news agency reported. These people were in direct video communication with Mossad officers, it added, referring to the Israeli intelligence agency. Iran and Israel are longtime foes. Israel accuses Iran of backing militant attacks against it, while…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022

Failure to allow full UN prison inspections risks Australia’s international standing, experts say

Australia joins Azerbaijan, Rwanda and Ukraine among nations to fail to provide full access after ratifying agreement

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2022

Iran opens consulate in Armenia’s Kapan as it expands ties

Iran has repeatedly said it will not tolerate a change in its border and transit areas with Armenia.

Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2022

Analysis: Iran pushes militarily abroad amid unrest at home

As protests rage at home, Iran’s theocratic government is flexing its military muscle abroad

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Russian Prosecuted for Writing "No to *ar," Acquitted Because She Says She Meant "No to Gar," a Kind of Fish

OK, I took some liberties with the translation—but not a lot. She wrote, "НЕТ В***Е," which most Russians today would interpret as "НЕТ ВОЙНЕ," which means "No to War." But she testified she meant, "НЕТ ВОБЛЕ," which means "No to Vobla"—a fish that is apparently called a Caspian roach in…

Reason · Oct 17, 2022

EU to send 40 experts on Armenia, Azerbaijan border mission

The European Union is sending up to 40 experts to Armenia to help watch over its border with Azerbaijan

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

France accuses Russia of stoking Armenia, Azerbaijan conflict

France's President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia on Wednesday of purposefully provoking the recent clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan as part of an effort destabilise the Caucasus region and beyond.

Reuters · Oct 12, 2022