Israel Deploys Special Military and Intelligence Units in Azerbaijan During Iran Conflict

Summary

Israel secretly deployed special military and intelligence units in Azerbaijan to support operations against Iran, creating a strategic presence near Iran's northern border.

Key Points
  • Israel deployed special military and intelligence units in Azerbaijan during the conflict with Iran.
  • The deployments included operations close to the Iran-Azerbaijan border and extended to locations in Iraq, UAE, and Somaliland.
  • These forces facilitated intelligence gathering, drone operations, and military support including the Iron Dome system in UAE.
  • Azerbaijan and several other states denied involvement, while Israel and Azerbaijan maintain a long-term strategic partnership based on oil and arms trade.
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