Iran-Azerbaijan Relations

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.

Leader’s aide: Iran-Azerbaijan joint military drill a turning point for regional peace, security

Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran’s Leader on international affairs, says the ongoing joint military drill between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan symbolizes the growing mutual trust between the two nations, adding it marks a turning point in the region's history by “laying the groundwork for lasting peace and security in this sensitive area.”

Iranian president to fly to Baku to attend UN Climate Change Conference 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is going to Visit the Republic of Azerbaijan next week to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference.

Iran, Azerbaijan conduct joint naval exercise in Caspian Sea

Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan are conducting a joint naval exercise, focusing on search and rescue operations in the Caspian Sea.

Zarif: Israel seeks to sacrifice Azerbaijan, not support it

Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, emphasized that the Israeli regime's presence in Azerbaijan, like its presence in some Persian Gulf countries, serves to create a protective shield for itself, sacrificing these nations rather than supporting or defending them.

Iran’s president stresses regional collaboration in meeting with Azeri official

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the importance of bilateral collaboration to mitigate regional tensions during a meeting with Azerbaijan's deputy prime minister.

Republic of Azerbaijan reopens embassy in Tehran

The Republic of Azerbaijan reopened its embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday after it shut the premises over a year ago.

Iranian official says Azerbaijan’s embassy in Tehran to reopen soon

The head of the Eurasia Department of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mojtaba Damirchiloo, has said the embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran, which was closed following diplomatic tensions between two neighbors last year, will reopen soon.

Iran, Azerbaijan hold first joint military drill

The first joint and simultaneous military drill between the ground forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan has been conducted in the Aras region along the border between the two states.

Azerbaijan’s Aliyev voices solidarity following copter incident involving President Raisi

In response to the hard landing of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his high delegation in northeastern Iran, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, expressed his concern and support.

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