02.03.2026 12:13
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev sent a condolence message to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israel attacks. In his message, Aliyev referred to Iran as a "friendly and brotherly country." Those referencing Azerbaijan's close relations with Israel commented that this expression "will not please Netanyahu."
In a joint attack organized by the United States and Israel against Iran, Iranian religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lost his life. In this context, condolence messages from state leaders continue to come to Iran. According to a statement from the Presidency of Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev conveyed a condolence message to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
USED THE EXPRESSION "FRIEND AND BROTHER"
In his message, Aliyev expressed deep sorrow over Khamenei's passing, stating, "We convey our heartfelt condolences to you, the family of the deceased, and the friendly people of Iran due to this heavy loss, wishing you patience and resilience. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei played an important role in the life of the Iranian state and society for many years and was a prominent figure in the political and religious life of his country. His passing is a great loss for Iran. On this difficult day, we wish peace, stability, and tranquility to our friendly and brotherly Iran. May God have mercy on him."
"WON'T PLEASE NETANYAHU"
It did not go unnoticed that Aliyev used the expressions "friendly and brotherly country" for Iran in his message. As is known, Azerbaijan and Israel are in a strategic partnership... Those referring to this situation could not help but say that the expressions used by Aliyev in his condolence message "won't please Netanyahu."
THEY SIGNED AN AGREEMENT LAST MONTH
In recent months, Israel and Azerbaijan had signed a cooperation agreement in the field of artificial intelligence in the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The agreement is seen as a new step indicating the deepening of relations in strategic areas, primarily technology and defense, between the two countries.
THE MESSAGE HAD CAUGHT ATTENTION
During the ceremony, Netanyahu sent a message to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, using the following expressions: "Convey my warmest regards to Aliyev. We always say 'Next year in Jerusalem.' Tell him: 'This year in Jerusalem.' Let him come and visit us. He will be warmly welcomed."