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US moving forces into Middle East - What comes next with Iran?

US moving forces into Middle East - What comes next with Iran?

Talk of another US–Iran showdown is no longer confined to whispers in Washington. In recent weeks, a familiar pattern has begun to re-emerge: sharpened rhetoric from the White House, a visible uptick in American military movements across the Middle East, and a steady stream of open-source clues pointing to heightened readiness rather than routine deterrence. According to a geopolitical analyst, President of Scarab Rising, Inc., Irina Tsukerman's remarks to Azernews, the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev met with President of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev met with President of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi [PHOTOS]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a meeting with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on February 2 in Abu Dhabi.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR, Huawei discuss digital transformation and advanced technologies in oil, gas sector

SOCAR, Huawei discuss digital transformation and advanced technologies in oil, gas sector

A delegation led by the management of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), together with representatives of the operating company Umid Babek Operating Company (UBOC), visited the headquarters of Huawei in Shenzhen, China, from January 26 to 29.

Business
Azercell hosts National Informatics Olympiad team ahead of Youth Day [PHOTOS]

Azercell hosts National Informatics Olympiad team ahead of Youth Day [PHOTOS]

Ahead of Youth Day, Azercell welcomed members of Azerbaijan’s national team preparing for international Informatics Olympiads with the company’s support. The meeting highlighted the young talents’ achievements on the international stage, as well as the long-term, systematic cooperation model that underpins these successes.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Armenia’s pre-election debate slips back into Karabakh illusions [OPINION]

Armenia’s pre-election debate slips back into Karabakh illusions [OPINION]

As Armenia approaches its parliamentary elections scheduled for June, opposition forces appear increasingly eager to revive long-discredited narratives in an attempt to mobilize a shrinking and disoriented electorate. The closer election day comes, the more desperate the rhetoric sounds. Among the most active voices in this campaign of political nostalgia is Armenia’s former president and former leader of the so-called “Nagorno-Karabakh Republic,” Robert Kocharyan.

Armenian Aggression
ANAMA clears 1,738 hectares of mines in liberated territories

ANAMA clears 1,738 hectares of mines in liberated territories

In January, Azerbaijani demining teams detected and neutralized 37 anti-tank mines, 337 anti-personnel mines, and 1,364 unexploded ordnance (UXO) in territories recently liberated from occupation, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
Record-breaking asteroid found by UW astronomers

Record-breaking asteroid found by UW astronomers

Astronomers at the University of Washington recently discovered a record-breaking asteroid using early images from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Lifestyle
Youth Day 2026: Azerbaijan recognizes young achievements

Youth Day 2026: Azerbaijan recognizes young achievements

On February 2, Azerbaijan marks a day that has quietly become one of the most meaningful in the country's calendar, Azernews reports.

Culture
National Art Museum holds lecture on Islamic Art and Easel Paintings from Iravan's Sardar Palace [PHOTOS]

National Art Museum holds lecture on Islamic Art and Easel Paintings from Iravan's Sardar Palace [PHOTOS]

A lecture entitled "The Collection of Islamic Art of the Georgian National Museum and Easel Paintings from the Sardar Palace of Iravan" has been held at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, Azernews reports.

Events
Turkic Cooperation Organizations hold 6th coordination committee meeting in Istanbul [PHOTOS]

Turkic Cooperation Organizations hold 6th coordination committee meeting in Istanbul [PHOTOS]

On January 30, 2026, the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Mrs. Aktoty Raimkulova, participated in the 6th Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Cooperation Organizations of Turkic States, held at the Secretariat of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Istanbul.

Sports
Azerbaijan Premier League: Shamakhi team defeats Kapaz

Azerbaijan Premier League: Shamakhi team defeats Kapaz

The latest matches of the 23rd round of the Azerbaijan Premier League have been played, Azernews reports.

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