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Azerbaijan Bans Iranian Media Outlets Citing Propaganda Against State Sovereignty
Azerbaijan has banned two Iranian media outlets, accusing them of propaganda against its sovereignty, following Iran's ban on Azerbaijani media. This escalation occurs amid reports of Israeli military presence in Azerbaijan near the Iranian border during recent conflicts.
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What happened
- 01Azerbaijan bans Iranian channel Sakhar and news agency Mehr from operating in its territory.
- 02Iran previously banned Azerbaijani state media and labeled it hostile.
- 03Azerbaijan accuses Iranian media of propaganda against its sovereignty and security.
- 04CNN reported Israel deployed elite units in Azerbaijan near Iran during recent conflicts.
- 05Israeli forces operated close to Tabriz, Iran, conducting intelligence and drone missions.
- 06The ban reflects escalating media and security tensions between Azerbaijan and Iran.
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