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Azerbaijani intelligence agencies reported preventing terrorist attacks by Iran
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Azerbaijani intelligence agencies reported preventing terrorist attacks by Iran
6 March 2026

Azerbaijan's State Security Service (SSS) has accused Iranian intelligence agencies, specifically the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), of plotting a series of terrorist attacks in the country. According to Minval, the SSS announced the arrest of several suspects, from whom explosive devices were seized.

Azerbaijan dismisses reports of weapons deployment on border with Iran as
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Azerbaijan dismisses reports of weapons deployment on border with Iran as "fake news"
6 March 2026

Azerbaijan's Media Development Agency has dismissed reports of heavy weapons being deployed on the border with Iran as fake news. The agency stated that a video circulating on social media, allegedly showing this, was actually filmed in January and shows the planned movement of military equipment.

Azerbaijan evacuates its embassy from Iran following escalating tensions between the countries
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Azerbaijan evacuates its embassy from Iran following escalating tensions between the countries
6 March 2026

Azerbaijan has begun evacuating its diplomats from Iran, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced. The process will affect the embassy in Tehran and the consulate general in Tabriz.

Azerbaijan Closes Border with Iran Following Drone Incident
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Azerbaijan Closes Border with Iran Following Drone Incident
6 March 2026

The Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers has decided to completely suspend cargo traffic across the state border with Iran. All crossing points, including transit routes for international carriers, have been closed. The official reason for this move was the Iranian drone strikes on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan on March 5.