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Israel and Azerbaijan maintain a strategic partnership that includes military and security cooperation, as evidenced by their joint efforts in the South Caucasus [1], [2], and [3]. This alliance is a significant point of concern for Iran, which views the relationship as a potential security threat to its borders [4], [5], [6], and [7].
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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 6 facts
claimTehran is concerned that the de facto alliance between Israel, Turkey, and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus mirrors US efforts to contain Iran in the Middle East.
claimIran is concerned that Azerbaijan might be drawn into a 'Balkanization trap' against Iran, with support from Turkey and Israel.
perspectiveIran is concerned that Azerbaijan's strengthening relationships with Turkey and Israel could transform Azerbaijan into a strategic foothold for adversarial powers aiming to extend their influence into northern Iran.
perspectiveTehran perceives Turkey's pan-Turkic ambitions along Iran's northern border as a rising security threat, and believes that Azerbaijan and Turkey's efforts to invoke pan-Turkic sentiments are supported by Israel.
claimThe expanding roles of Turkey and Israel, in partnership with Azerbaijan, have increased Iran's strategic concerns regarding the South Caucasus.
claimIran is concerned about Azerbaijan's growing military and strategic relations with Israel, particularly following the war in Gaza, fearing that Israel may seek to retaliate by increasing its activities around Iranian borders, including in the South Caucasus.
Europe's Strategic Shift: Navigating a New Geopolitical Era kashmirtimes.com 1 fact
claimAzerbaijan asserts regional power with the backing of Turkey and Israel, often creating tension with European norms.