Eurasia

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 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.

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.