The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, announced the country’s readiness to actively participate in reducing tensions in the South Caucasus and neighboring regions. According to him, Baku is committed to constructive dialogue and mutual understanding with partner countries, including Iran and Turkey, as well as international organizations, with the aim of stabilizing the situation and preventing escalation of conflicts. Aliyev emphasized the importance of strengthening regional security and joint efforts to resolve accumulated problems through diplomatic channels.

In particular, the president held a series of phone talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, discussing measures to reduce tensions, exchange information on border security, and coordinate actions in the region.

Meanwhile, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stressed in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart that the country categorically rejects the use of its airspace for military operations against third countries. This statement was a response to media reports about the possible use of Azerbaijan’s air corridors to carry out strikes on Iranian territory.

Official representatives in Baku noted that Azerbaijan adheres to the principles of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighboring countries and calls for peaceful resolution of all disputes without the use of force. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement emphasizes that any military actions affecting Azerbaijan’s airspace will be regarded as violations of international law and will lead to decisive measures by the state.

Diplomats also highlighted the importance of expanding regional cooperation and dialogue within multilateral frameworks to prevent new crises. Tensions in the region have increased amid the complex situation in the Middle East and the South Caucasus, requiring coordinated efforts to stabilize and strengthen security.

Azerbaijan’s refusal to allow its airspace to be used for strikes against Iran is largely driven by fear of becoming embroiled in a dangerous regional conflict that could destabilize the situation along its own borders and undermine internal security. Baku understands that participation or even indirect assistance in military operations against such an influential neighbor as Iran could provoke retaliatory measures, escalate tensions, and lead to complications in both the economy and politics. This fear of being drawn into a prolonged war and losing control of the situation compels Azerbaijan to choose a cautious, balanced position in order to avoid large-scale escalation and preserve strategic autonomy in a complex geopolitical environment.

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01.02.2026 11:50