President Masoud Pezeshkian called for the investigation of reports regarding the aggression of the Zionist regime's drones and micro air vehicles targeting Iran via Azerbaijan's airspace.
In a phone conversation with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday, President Masoud Pezeshkian called for the investigation and verification of reports suggesting that the Zionist regime's drones and micro air vehicles may have utilized Azerbaijan's airspace to carry out attacks in Iran.
Pezeshkian also thanked the Azerbaijani government and nation for their support and solidarity with Iran during the aggression by the Zionist regime.
According to President Pezeshkian, Iranians have never initiated any war, nor do they intend to. It was the Israeli regime that attacked Iran contrary to international laws. According to international norms, attacking nuclear facilities is prohibited even during wars and is considered a crime against humanity.
Pezeshkian added that the United Nations, despite holding sessions, did not condemn these unauthorized assaults and the slaughter of the Iranian people.
The president also stressed that this aggression occurred while Iran was engaged in negotiations and wanted to resolve issues through dialogue, believing that disputes should be settled in the framework of international regulations.
Pezeshkian addressed the United States’ double standard, stating that Washington claimed it had no role in starting the war, yet on the eighth day of the war, the US bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities; therefore, the Islamic Republic had to target a US bases in Qatar.
Pointing to Iran's principled policy of friendly engagement with neighboring countries, the president reiterated that he communicated with the leaders of neighboring countries, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic seeks peace and stability in the region, respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all neighboring countries.
Pezeshkian also expressed hope that relations and cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan will become more profound and extensive.
In response, Aliyev expressed regret over the Zionist regime’s aggression and the killing of innocent people during these assaults, and welcomed the ceasefire.
He emphasized respect for Iran's territorial integrity and sovereignty, said that from the outset of these attacks, Azerbaijan unequivocally condemned the strikes and reaffirmed that it will not permit its airspace to be exploited against the Islamic Republic, adding that Azerbaijan maintains full control and sovereignty over its skies.
He denied rumors about the Israeli regime's use of Azerbaijan’s airspace for attacking Iran, stating that the Azerbaijani government absolutely does not allow its skies to be used against friendly and brotherly neighbor.
Aliyev also reaffirmed Azerbaijan's desire to expand relations with Iran in all fields, noting that Baku seeks deep relations with Tehran across economic, political, and security sectors.
He mentioned the upcoming visit of Russian officials involved in the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) project to Baku, requesting that the dispatch of an Iranian delegation to facilitate trilateral discussions on this initiative.
The Azerbaijani president also invited his Iranian counterpart to participate in the upcoming Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit in Azerbaijan.