Azerbaijan

At the Jerusalem Post diplomatic conference, Amit Lang praises AI-driven innovation, global projects, and Israel’s water security.

Iran repeatedly stressed that the “corridor” concept was incompatible with Armenia’s sovereignty and, therefore, unacceptable.

“I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah and extend my best wishes,” the Azeri head of state wrote.

Azerbaijan’s role in the Russia-Iran gas corridor will be decisive. This initiative is not just an energy project but a strategic choice capable of reshaping the South Caucasus.

The corridor will include highways, railways, energy pipelines, and telecom infrastructure, enabling a direct Azerbaijan–Nakhchivan connection, bypassing Iran.

The foreigners appear to be mostly arrested on charges of being affiliated with ISIS or being members of families of ISIS members.

The railway will be part of the Southern Caucasus transit corridor, to which the US gained exclusive development rights.

Baku’s Jews called the deal a “blow to Iran,” while US communities praised it as strengthening stability and aiding Israel.

Jews in both countries could benefit after countries signed documents to end 35-year-long hostilities which have defined relations between the two nations.

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The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity gives Washington the opportunity to counter Russian and Iranian influence in the South Caucasus.