Azerbaijani media: Azerbaijan is turning into a place of hope for a ceasefire in the Iran–Israel conflict

Published: 2025-06-19 10:17

"As the sides are steering the Iran-Israel conflict ever closer to the rocks, Azerbaijan is turning into a place of hope for the ceasefire... Today, there are a few countries that Iran and Israel can rely on in peace brokering, and Azerbaijan is among them," writes the Azerbaijani news website Azernews.

"Azerbaijan has long been recognized as a close partner of Israel and was instrumental in facilitating the early stages of rapprochement between Ankara and Tel Aviv years ago. Today, Baku’s influence in Israel is undeniable, and it stands uniquely positioned to serve as a bridge between Tehran and Tel Aviv as well. Moreover, despite periodic tensions and geopolitical challenges, Azerbaijan has managed to sustain a functional and pragmatic relationship with Iran," Azernews adds.

"Given Azerbaijan's unique geopolitical standing, it is no surprise that the country is now being quietly looked upon as a potential venue for ceasefire negotiations... While it has yet to publicly offer itself as a host for Iran-Israel negotiations, the mere possibility of quiet shuttle diplomacy already underway signals that Azerbaijan could be more than just a symbolic player; it could be instrumental in charting the course for de-escalation," the news website emphasizes.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News