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11 hours ago

The number of Russians evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan has reached 300. 300 Russian citizens were evacuated across the land border between Iran and Azerbaijan; in total, more than 2,360 people passed through the checkpoint.

The number of Russians evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan has reached 300. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 day ago

Azerbaijani opposition figure Novruzov has been arrested for 25 days. Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan activist Jeyhun Novruzov has been sentenced to 25 days of administrative arrest. Associates believe Novruzov is being persecuted for criticizing police activity.

Azerbaijani opposition figure Novruzov has been arrested for 25 days. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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2 days ago

Analysts in Baku explained the reasons for lifting restrictions on cargo transportation from Iran. The suspension of transport between Azerbaijan and Iran, while brief, had no consequences. The lifting of travel restrictions stems from Baku's reluctance to escalate the conflict with its neighbor. Overall, Iran is more interested in trade with Azerbaijan, while Russia benefits from transit, Baku-based analysts noted.

Analysts in Baku explained the reasons for lifting restrictions on cargo transportation from Iran. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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3 days ago

A new batch of Russian grain was shipped via Azerbaijan to Armenia. Eleven train cars carrying Russian grain were dispatched from Baku to Armenia today. The volume of grain shipped from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan exceeded 22,000 tons.

A new batch of Russian grain was shipped via Azerbaijan to Armenia. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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4 days ago

Azerbaijan sent 30 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran Trucks carrying food, medicine, water, and essential supplies were sent from Baku to Iran today.

Azerbaijan sent 30 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran #cknot #Azerbaijan

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5 days ago

The number of people evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan has exceeded 2,000. 2,057 people were evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan, including 362 Azerbaijani citizens and 291 Russian citizens.

The number of people evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan has exceeded 2,000. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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5 days ago

Azerbaijan announced the resumption of flights to Nakhchivan. AZAL announced the resumption of regular flights between Baku and Nakhchivan.

Azerbaijan announced the resumption of flights to Nakhchivan. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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5 days ago

Restrictions on cargo transportation across the border between Azerbaijan and Iran have been lifted. Azerbaijani authorities have lifted restrictions on cargo transportation across the border with Iran, imposed on the day of the drone attack on Nakhchivan.

Restrictions on cargo transportation across the border between Azerbaijan and Iran have been lifted. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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5 days ago

A train carrying Russian grain was sent through Azerbaijan to Armenia. Today, 488 tons of Russian grain were shipped by rail from Baku to Armenia. The volume of grain and fertilizer shipped from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan exceeded 21,600 tons.

A train carrying Russian grain was sent through Azerbaijan to Armenia. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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6 days ago

Pezeshkian denied Iran's involvement in the UAV incident in Azerbaijan. During a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran had nothing to do with the UAV attack on Nakhchivan and emphasized that the incident would be investigated.

Pezeshkian denied Iran's involvement in the UAV incident in Azerbaijan. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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6 days ago

The number of Azerbaijani citizens evacuated from Iran has exceeded 300. Since the start of hostilities in Iran, 1,873 people, including 309 Azerbaijani citizens, have been evacuated across the border of Azerbaijan.

The number of Azerbaijani citizens evacuated from Iran has exceeded 300. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Human rights activists have called for the release of journalists arrested in Azerbaijan. On the occasion of International Women's Human Rights Day, the organization drew attention to the plight of nine journalists arrested in Azerbaijan and called for their release.

Human rights activists have called for the release of journalists arrested in Azerbaijan. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

282 Russian citizens were evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan. More than 1,790 people were evacuated from Iran through the Azerbaijani checkpoint, including 282 Russian citizens.

282 Russian citizens were evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Azerbaijani diplomatic mission staff evacuated from Iran Employees of the embassy in Tehran and the consulate general in Tabriz were evacuated to Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijani diplomatic mission staff evacuated from Iran #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Mehralizade asked for an acquittal in his cassation appeal. The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan has begun hearing the cassation appeal against the sentence of economist Farid Mehralizade, convicted in the Abzas Media case. The defendant and his defense have declared his innocence and called for the verdict to be overturned.

Mehralizade asked for an acquittal in his cassation appeal. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

The Ambassador to Moscow voiced Azerbaijan's position on the UAV attack. Baku's position in response to the UAV attacks on Nakhchivan includes political, diplomatic, and military measures, stated Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Rahman Mustafayev.

The Ambassador to Moscow voiced Azerbaijan's position on the UAV attack. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Crossing the border between Iran and Azerbaijan has been resumed. Azerbaijani border crossings have begun allowing trucks returning from Iran and heading back to the country. Dagestani trucks are also currently crossing the border.

Crossing the border between Iran and Azerbaijan has been resumed. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Baku accused Iran of plotting terrorist attacks on Azerbaijani territory. The State Security Service of Azerbaijan reported the thwarting of several terrorist attacks planned by Iranian intelligence agencies in the country. The Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline and the Israeli Embassy in Azerbaijan were identified as the targets of the attacks.

Baku accused Iran of plotting terrorist attacks on Azerbaijani territory. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

The downtime of Dagestani truck drivers in Iran is due to Azerbaijan's border closure. About 24 hours ago, Azerbaijan closed the border with Iran to heavy trucks following drone strikes in Nakhchivan. About a thousand vehicles are awaiting exit from Iran, and about 150 are awaiting entry, according to a representative of a transport organization. The issue is being resolved at the diplomatic level.

The downtime of Dagestani truck drivers in Iran is due to Azerbaijan's border closure. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Baku analysts assessed the consequences of the attack on Nakhchivan for relations with Iran. The drone attack on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic was likely deliberate, but Azerbaijan will initially limit itself to diplomatic and political measures, avoiding direct military escalation, according to analysts in Baku.

Baku analysts assessed the consequences of the attack on Nakhchivan for relations with Iran. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Two Iranian drone crashes recorded in Azerbaijan One drone crashed inside the airport terminal, and the other crashed near a school in the village of Shekerabad. The airport building was damaged, and two people were injured.

Two Iranian drone crashes recorded in Azerbaijan #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia have led to a lull on the border between the two countries. The Azerbaijani armed forces suffered irreparable losses in the first two months of 2026, totaling eight personnel, all of whom died in non-combat situations.

Peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia have led to a lull on the border between the two countries. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Key points about the impact of the military conflict with Iran on the Caucasus On February 28, 2026, Israel and the United States began striking Iran. Donald Trump announced the start of a large-scale military operation. In response, Iran launched strikes against Israel and American military targets in the Middle East. The escalation of the military conflict provoked mixed reactions in Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Key points about the impact of the military conflict with Iran on the Caucasus #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Human rights activists have recorded a significant increase in the number of imprisoned journalists in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is among the European countries with the highest rate of criminal prosecution of journalists. Of the 148 journalists imprisoned at the end of 2025, 36 were in Azerbaijan.

Human rights activists have recorded a significant increase in the number of imprisoned journalists in Azerbaijan. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

More than 130 Russian citizens were evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan in one day. Over the past 24 hours, more than 400 people, including two groups of Russian citizens, were evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan via the Astara checkpoint. One of the groups of Russian citizens departed from Lankaran Airport for Moscow on an Emergencies Ministry plane.

More than 130 Russian citizens were evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan in one day. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

The number of citizens evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan has exceeded 600. More than 600 people crossed the border between Iran and Azerbaijan through the Astara checkpoint, including 125 Russian citizens, as well as Serbian diplomats.

The number of citizens evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan has exceeded 600. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Analysts consider Baku's position on the conflict in Iran pragmatic. Azerbaijan is distancing itself from the conflicting parties in the Middle East, ensuring stable oil flows through its territory, and expecting to profit from rising global prices for this raw material.

Analysts consider Baku's position on the conflict in Iran pragmatic. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

Journalist Gahramanli complained to the prosecutor about pressure from security forces. Nurlan Gahramanli, arrested in the Meydan TV case, told the Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan that he faced threats from security forces and was sent to solitary confinement after refusing to end his hunger strike. His cellmate also came under pressure because of the journalist's hunger strike.

Journalist Gahramanli complained to the prosecutor about pressure from security forces. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

More than 190 people have been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan. As of the evening of March 1, 192 people, including 110 citizens of 19 foreign countries, have been evacuated to Azerbaijan.

More than 190 people have been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan. #cknot #Azerbaijan

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1 week ago

35 Russians evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan 35 Russian citizens crossed the border between Iran and Azerbaijan, while 82 Azerbaijani citizens and 110 representatives of other countries were also evacuated.

35 Russians evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan #cknot #Azerbaijan