Iran and Azerbaijan hold joint military drills in sign of easing tensions
Iran and Azerbaijan are at odds over the planned Zangezur Corridor through Armenia, as well as Baku’s relations with Israel.
Iran and Azerbaijan conducted a joint military exercise on Monday, following efforts from the countries to improve their relationship amid geopolitical disagreements.
Special ground forces from the Azerbaijan Army and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps participated in the exercise in northwest Iran’s Ardabil province, following an open ceremony, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said in a statement.
The purpose of the drill in the mountainous area is to share military experiences and tactics, as well as promote cooperation, border security and overall relations, said Brig. Gen. Vali Madani, deputy operations chief of IRGC ground forces, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported.
The training will last through Wednesday, according to the agency.
