Turkish media: Israel’s intelligence and defense cooperation through Azerbaijan makes its influence in Central Asia a direct target for Iran

Published: 2025-06-28 12:35

"The war between Iran and Israel is a test that could damage Central Asia's multilateral foreign policy line. While Iran has occasionally used religious and cultural elements to increase its ideological influence in the region, Israel has preferred to establish functional partnerships in the field of technology and security. For instance, Israel's intelligence and defense cooperation through Azerbaijan creates a serious threat perception for Iran and makes Israeli influence in Central Asia a direct target. Indeed, intelligence reports that Tehran is trying to use some Central Asian nationals in anti-Israeli activities further complicate this security equation," notes the Turkish pro-government newspaper Daily Sabah.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News