Israel’s ties to Azerbaijan, including military sales, have been a sore spot for neighboring Iran. With tensions on the rise between Iran and Azerbaijan, this is again becoming an issue.
Brig. Gen. Kiumars Heydari issued a statement saying Iran is on alert because of the increasing military ties , saying “an uninvited and disruptive security element has come to this region.”
Azerbaijan has been conducting military drills with Turkey. The presence of Israeli-made equipment led to criticism from Iran, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that “those who have the illusion that they can provide security to themselves by being dependent on others would soon be slapped.”
In accusing Israel of “meddling,” Khamenei is positioning the situation in Azerbaijan much as Israel has used the small Iranian presence in Syria. Iran has long been irked by Israel’s ties to Azerbaijan, but so far that has just fueled tensions, not actual military confrontations.
Since when has Israel NOT meddled in ME affairs?
Iran holds the high ground in this situation. Leave Iran the f*ck alone!
If Iran can operate on Israel’s northern border, then Israel can operate on Iran’s northern border. Its only fair.Bye the way, if you would have the sense to look at a map,Israel is a part of the ME.
So it would be completely logical- and allowed without complaint from the US- if Iran struck at Israeli targets in Azeri territory? After all, Israel has committed terrorist acts against Iran, so doesn’t Iran have the right to defend itself?
We in the US feel likewise..
Remember the Liberty! 🇺🇸