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Israel covertly deployed elite military and intelligence units to Azerbaijan during its war with Iran, establishing a network of clandestine sites positioned near Iran's northern border. These operations, revealed by four sources familiar with the matter, aimed to facilitate actions against Iran and provided Israel with significant intelligence-gathering capabilities.

The forces operated from several locations in southern Azerbaijan, situated close to Iran's border. At their nearest point, these sites were approximately 60 miles from Tabriz, a city in Iran that Israel reportedly struck during the conflict. Special commando units were also part of the deployment, conducting intelligence missions and drone operations. This strategic positioning gave Israel a valuable vantage point for observing northern Iran throughout the war.

This secret deployment to Azerbaijan was one of several military positions Israel maintained across the Middle East, extending its military reach deep into Iranian territory. The Azerbaijan operation involved several dozen troops, including members of Israel's special operations forces and Mossad personnel. In response, a spokesperson for the Azerbaijani embassy in the United States stated, "We firmly reject unfounded claims regarding the alleged use of Azerbaijan’s territory for operations against third countries."

Israel had long considered Azerbaijan a strategic partner in its efforts against Iran. Preparations for the covert mission began weeks before the war's opening strikes. The operation was initially planned to coincide with the war's start in mid-January, but U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly called off the strikes at the last minute. Israel proceeded with its own operation, utilizing stealth jets and special forces to install intelligence-gathering devices. These sites served as a crucial means for Israel to collect information on Iranian military movements and facilities, potentially offering early warnings of missile launches.

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We firmly reject unfounded claims regarding the alleged use of Azerbaijan’s territory for operations against third countries.