Israel secretly deployed military and intelligence units to Azerbaijan during the Iran war.
Four sources told CNN that Israel deployed elite military and intelligence units, including special commando forces and Mossad personnel, to southern Azerbaijan during the war with Iran. The forces operated from locations near Iran's northern border, approximately 60 miles from Tabriz, conducting intelligence-gathering and drone operations. Azerbaijan's embassy denied the claims, stating they reject unfounded allegations regarding the use of their territory for operations against third countries.
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Coverage now splits three ways: Western outlets report covert deployments via intelligence sources, Azerbaijan maintains official denials, while right-wing outlets amplify Israel's strategic positioning against Iran as justification for the operations.
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“Exclusive: Israel sent troops to Azerbaijan during Iran war as part of secret network across region, sources say”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Report: Israel Deployed Elite Forces to Azerbaijan as Part of Secret Regional Iran War Network”B Breitbart RIGHT
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“Report: Israel carried out covert intel mission along Azerbaijan-Iran border during Iran war” · Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post
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Israel also maintained covert sites in Iraq, the UAE, and Somaliland during the war.
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