The Washington Post: UAE, Israel and Azerbaijan should form a coalition to counter Iran

Published: 2026-03-04 12:00

"With the Iranian regime decapitated by a joint U.S.-Israeli strike that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several top commanders, and with a resurgent Sunni extremist axis led by Turkey and Qatar gaining ground, the United States faces a pivotal choice in the Middle East. It should proceed by building a coalition of moderates — anchored by Israel, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates — that is capable of countering both Iranian aggression and the rising tide of Sunni radicalism," The Washington Post writes.

"This is where the Israel-Azerbaijan-UAE coalition becomes indispensable. These three nations share more than bilateral goodwill. The UAE anchors the Abraham Accords, while Azerbaijan is one of Israel’s closest allies after the United States. Baku and Abu Dhabi recently conducted joint military exercises in ‘Peace Shield 2026.’ All three nations are committed to combating terrorism and have embraced models of tolerance and coexistence," the newspaper adds.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News