Iran-Azerbaijan Relations

Ayatollah Khamenei’s aide: Iran opposes Trump’s corridor plan for Caucasus

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that Iran is categorically opposed to US President Donald Trump’s transit route in South Caucasus, citing security concerns arising from America’s presence on the country’s borders.

Iran FM highlights need for stable, tension-free ties with Azerbaijan amid regional turmoil

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, citing the Trump administration’s destabilizing and unilateral policies and the Israeli regime’s dangerous adventurism in West Asia, stressed that under such circumstances, the vigilance of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan in safeguarding mutual interests depends on maintaining stable, tension-free relations.

Iran says determined to enhance Azerbaijan ties, warns against undermining relations

Iran’s Foreign Minister has emphasized that Tehran is determined to expand its relations with Baku in all dimensions, and that no party should be allowed to undermine the ties between the two countries.

Azerbaijan’s president voices commitment to promotion of ties with Iran

Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev has expressed his country's readiness to use all available capacities to strengthen relations with Iran.

Iran denies Azerbaijan’s allegations against ambassador to Armenia

The Iranian embassy in Baku has denied allegations published by the Republic of Azerbaijani news outlet Axar regarding Iran’s ambassador to Armenia, describing the claims as “baseless and false.”

Azerbaijani president dismisses claims of threat to Iran from Zangazur corridor

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev claims Iran’s position, as expressed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, is clear: the Zangazur corridor does not pose a threat to Iran.

Iran renews warning against US presence in South Caucasus, criticizes Israeli expansionism

Iran’s foreign ministry has reiterated its opposition to the involvement of outside powers in the South Caucasus, stressing that any external presence could destabilize the region.

Iran says foreign intervention in the Caucasus its red line

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry stressed that the Islamic Republic does not in any way regard foreign intervention or the presence of extra-regional forces in the Caucasus as beneficial, and believes that such a presence only creates geopolitical complications.

Zangezur Corridor US project targeting Iran, Russia: Iranian leader’s aide

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, has stated that the proposed Zangezur Corridor is a geopolitical scheme led by the US and the Israeli regime to undermine Iran’s national security and strategic ties.

Iranian president condemns Israeli attacks, defends Iran’s right to self-defense at ECO summit

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian strongly condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran during his speech at the 17th ECO Summit in the Republic of Azerbaijan, calling them “illegal, terrorist, and aggressive.”

Iranian president arrives in Republic of Azerbaijan’s Khankendi for ECO summit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in the city of Khankendi on Friday to participate in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan proposes strategic upgrade in ties with Iran

The assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan says Baku is exploring new avenues with Tehran to further enhance bilateral cooperation, proposing a strategic upgrade in relations.

Iran executes attacker convicted in deadly assault on Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran

Iranian authorities on Wednesday morning carried out the execution of a man convicted of launching a deadly armed attack on the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran over two years ago.

IRGC, Azeri Army staging military drill in Karabakh

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Army of the Republic of Azerbaijan are engaged in a joint military exercise inside the Karabakh region.

MP: Iran-Azerbaijan trade to reach $5 billion following Pezeshkian visit

The head of the Iran-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group and an Iranian lawmaker, stated that bilateral trade between Iran and Azerbaijan is projected to rise to $5 billion following agreements reached during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s trip to Baku.

President Pezeshkian hails ‘new horizons’ in Iran-Azerbaijan relations after Baku visit

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian described his visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan as "a prelude to building greater trust and opening new horizons" for comprehensive bilateral cooperation.

Iranian president recites Azeri poem, wins applause in Baku

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian captivated attendees at an Iran-Azerbaijan business forum in Baku on Monday by reciting an Azeri-language poem by renowned Iranian poet Shahriar.

Iran’s president underlines Expansion of security cooperation with Azerbaijan Republic

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the expansion of security cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan Republic, stating that the two countries can work together to establish peace and security in the region and resolve issues through mutual collaboration.

Iranian President affirms support for Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity during Baku visit

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian reiterated Iran's support for the Republic of Azerbaijan's sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Monday.

Iran president underlines stronger Azerbaijan ties with focus on economy, energy

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has emphasized deepening bilateral relations with the neighboring Republic of Azerbaijan, citing shared cultural bonds and economic potential.

Judiciary: Iran ready to execute perpetrator of Azerbaijani embassy attack

The spokesman for Iran's Judiciary, announced that all preparations have been completed for the execution of the qisas (retributive-in-kind for murder) sentence against the individual convicted of attacking the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran.

President Pezeshkian emphasizes Iran’s historic ties with Republic of Azerbaijan ahead of visit to Baku

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and religious ties between Iran and neighboring Republic of Azerbaijan, stating that the two nations are “parts of one body” with shared interests built on age-old friendship.

President Pezeshkian: Iran’s policy is to defend territorial integrity of regional countries 

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has told the Azerbaijani president's aide for foreign policy Hikmat Hajiyev that a fundamental principle of Iran's foreign policy is to support the regional countries’ territorial integrity.

President Pezeshkian optimistic about Iran-Azerbaijan strategic partnership

Promotion of ties between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan will turn the two neighbors into strategic partners, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated.

Azerbaijan president thanks Iran for support of Baku’s membership in D-8 group

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has expressed gratitude to Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian in a letter, thanking him for Tehran's support for Baku in its bid to join the D-8 group of countries.

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