Day: March 1, 2026

Over 300 people have fled Iran via Azerbaijan, source close to government says  Reuters

About 500 Russians to be evacuated from Iran via Azerbaijan, says Russian embassy  Reuters

Azerbaijani soldiers are assisting those fleeing the conflict in Iran at the Astara border  Euronews.com

“During our short stay in the area, we chose to dine here as it was one of the few restaurants open on a Monday. We had an excellent meal, with starter and main course which were delicious.

The ministers expressed deep concern over the military escalation in the region and the rising security risks, News.Az reports, citing the Foreign Ministry.
They stressed the need to prevent any further deterioration of the situation, intensify diplomatic efforts, and uphold the norms and principles of international law.
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Minister Anita Anand expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani side for facilitating the transit of Canadian citizens through the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan during the military escalation in Iran in June of last year. She appreciated the prompt and humanitarian support provided at that time.
In light of the current security environment, the two sides exchanged views on potential prospects for using the Azerbaijani border to evacuate Canadian citizens from Iran should the need arise.
Taking into account the current security conditions, views were exchanged on possible prospects for using the Azerbaijani border for the evacuation of Canadian citizens from Iran, should the need arise.

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“America has the most powerful military on earth, and the IRGC no longer has a headquarters,” the US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said in a post on social media, News.Az reports.

“The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) killed more than 1,000 Americans over the past 47 years. Yesterday, a large-scale U.S. strike cut off the head of the snake,” CENTCOM said.

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) killed more than 1,000 Americans over the past 47 years. Yesterday, a large-scale U.S. strike cut off the head of the snake. America has the most powerful military on earth, and the IRGC no longer has a headquarters. pic.twitter.com/WdpN7JBECr

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 1, 2026

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Air raid sirens sounded across the city, and explosions were heard over West Jerusalem after the Israeli army said it had detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israel, News.Az reports, citing Al Jazeera.

“Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said, urging residents to remain in shelters.

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A large piece of Iranian missile shrapnel struck a moving vehicle in Jerusalem, injuring seven people. One of the injured is reported to be in serious condition.

Authorities are continuing to assess the damage as tensions escalate in the region.

NOW: Iranian missile directly hit a car in Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/imOYMVYvrh

— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 1, 2026

NOW: Jerusalem after Iranian missile hits. pic.twitter.com/SIeVBAcx6j

— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 1, 2026

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