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Iran lashes out as Azerbaijan opens embassy in Israel

Israel’s security and political relations with Azerbaijan are strengthening, much to the Islamic Republic’s chagrin.

Al-Monitor Staff
Al-Monitor Staff
Mar 31, 2023
Azerbaijani embassy opens
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen (L) shakes hands with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov (R) at the opening ceremony of Azerbaijan's first embassy in Israel in this image posted March 29, 2023. — office of Azerbaijani foreign minister

An Iranian diplomat criticized Azerbaijan on Friday after the Eurasian country inaugurated its embassy in Israel. Iran’s relations with neighboring Azerbaijan have been tense for some time, in part due to Azerbaijan’s ties to Israel. 

What happened: On Wednesday, Azerbaijan inaugurated its first-ever embassy in Tel Aviv. 

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