Eurasia

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.

As protests continue across Iran, Azerbaijan faces a delicate challenge: balancing regional stability, humanitarian responsibility, and concern for millions of ethnic Azerbaijanis - without escalating tensions or retreating into silence.

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.