After more than a year of negotiations, the embassy of Azerbaijan in Tehran has finally resumed its operations, marking a significant development in the strained relationship between the two countries. The reopening comes after tensions escalated following a gunman’s attack on the Azeri embassy in Iran, leading to a series of diplomatic expulsions between the nations.
Despite the rocky history, Iran and Azerbaijan have made efforts to mend ties, with recent collaborations such as the inauguration of a dam on their joint border river. This newfound cooperation underscores the importance of maintaining a positive relationship, especially given the shared border and historical ties between the two nations.
With Azerbaijan also establishing an embassy in Israel, Tehran’s concerns about regional dynamics have further heightened. As the relationships evolve, it is clear that the delicate balance between geopolitics, ethnicity, and past conflicts continues to shape the interactions between Iran and Azerbaijan.