Azerbaijani media: Baku played no role in Israeli strikes on Iran

Published: 2025-06-16 07:12

"Almost immediately after the Israeli operation targeting missile infrastructure in Isfahan and Bushehr, a digital disinformation campaign lit up the internet. Telegram channels with Russian and Armenian leanings circulated allegations that Azerbaijan had provided logistical support for the attacks. ‘Israeli planes took off from Fuzuli,’ they claimed, presenting crudely altered maps, radar screenshots, and sensational claims unsupported by geolocation, satellite imagery, or common sense. Let’s be clear: the distance from Fuzuli to Isfahan is over 800 kilometers. Israeli F-35s—equipped with advanced refueling capabilities—require no assistance from Azerbaijan to carry out such operations. Military analysts, including those at The Aviationist and Jane’s Defence, confirm that Azerbaijan played no role in the strike. No independent radar, including FlightRadar24 or the Israeli SkyLock system, registered any Azerbaijani military activity near Iran," writes the Azerbaijani news website Azernews.

"Azerbaijan has shown that neutrality, when rooted in strategic clarity and backed by institutional strength, is not just possible—it is powerful. Those trying to drag Azerbaijan into another war will fail... As much as Azerbaijan and almost every country in the region are concerned about this dispute, it is essential to approach the situation with care and diplomacy. In a world of narratives, Azerbaijan’s message is simple: ‘We are not part of this war. And we never will be.’ No manipulated map, no Telegram hysteria, no disinformation campaign can erase this reality. Because behind every calm statement and every diplomatic phone call lies the will of a people—and a state—that knows exactly what is at stake. The world would do well to pay attention," Azernews adds.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News