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Azerbaijani political analyst Elchin Aliogly warns that the idea of a so-called “Greater Azerbaijan” is not a realistic nation-building project but a dangerous geopolitical trap.

President Ilham Aliyev paid tribute to the victims of the January 20 tragedy by visiting Shehidlar Alley in Baku, honoring the civilians killed during the 1990 crackdown that became a defining moment in Azerbaijan’s struggle for independence.

Political analyst says Iran is entering a phase of instability driven by a deep systemic crisis rather than a temporary protest wave, warning that the consequences will extend beyond Iran and affect the security environment of the wider region, including the South Caucasus.

Iran is no longer facing a temporary crisis but a structural dead end. Military pressure has failed, repression has lost its impact, and the political system offers no clear path forward - raising the risk of a far more destructive reckoning ahead.

Azerbaijan’s new ban on “immoral content” online has triggered sharp debate on social media, with critics warning that vague wording allows virtually any expression to be punished. While some users welcome stricter rules, others fear selective enforcement and growing pressure on free speech.

Azerbaijan should aim to resolve the peace agreement with Armenia before the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections, Azerbaijani MP Fazil Mustafa said, noting that current political conditions still offer a window for progress.

The U.S. Embassy Baku has issued an urgent regional security alert urging U.S. citizens to leave Iran immediately, warning that transit options may be limited and that entry into Azerbaijan from Iran can be restricted during periods of heightened tension.

The United States has temporarily paused the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Azerbaijan, as part of a broader review of immigration screening procedures.

President Ilham Aliyev said he does not expect renewed military conflict, speaking during a meeting with residents of several villages in the Agdere district.

MP Rasim Musabekov warns that the crisis in Iran is no longer confined within its borders and is already reshaping security and logistics across the South Caucasus. He says Baku has prepared for multiple scenarios-from border security to regional connectivity-while urging faster progress on key transport routes.

Azerbaijani political analyst Ilgar Velizade says Iran’s protests are driven primarily by social and economic pressures, not by a unified political opposition. He argues that the unrest has no clear leader, no agreed alternative to the current system, and no predictable endgame, warning that external attempts to shape the outcome risk destabilizing the wider region.

The discussion also referenced the strategic document “Vision of the Turkic World - 2040”, which outlines long-term goals for institutional development and cooperation within the organization.

Economic strain, social unrest, and fading cohesion are reshaping Iran’s future faster than sanctions or military threats. As internal contradictions deepen, regional consequences are becoming harder to ignore.

Economist Natig Jafarli says Iran’s return to the global economy could unlock massive investment flows and become a key economic driver for Azerbaijan if Baku positions itself as a regional hub.

Political developments in Venezuela, including reports surrounding Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, are unlikely to trigger a sharp rise in global oil prices in the short term, Azerbaijani MP and economist Vugar Bayramov says, pointing to limited current production, low export volumes, and the time required to unlock the country’s vast oil reserves.

Leaked correspondence from Russia’s Investigative Committee highlights legal contradictions and suggests an effort to delay accountability in the aviation case involving Azerbaijan, analyst Farhad Mammadov says.

The proposed TRIPP transport corridor is increasingly seen as a strategic test for Armenia, forcing a choice between remaining a regional barrier or becoming part of a broader Eurasian connectivity network.