Azerbaijan Withdraws Diplomatic Staff from Iran Amid Regional Tensions

Azerbaijan announced the withdrawal of its diplomatic personnel from the embassy in Tehran and the consulate in Tabriz, a significant diplomatic signal amid the escalating Iran-Israel-US military conflict. The move reflects growing regional instability as neighboring states reassess their exposure and security posture in the wake of direct military strikes on Iranian territory. Azerbaijan, which shares a border with Iran and has historically maintained complex relations with Tehran, joins a growing list of countries reducing their diplomatic presence in Iran.