Day: May 1, 2026

United States President Donald Trump was briefed on new plans for potential military action against Iran, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said, citing two unnamed US officials, AzerNEWS reports.

Political tensions appear to be escalating within Iran’s leadership, as President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are reportedly calling for the dismissal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, AzerNEWS reports.

The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship Azeri Light crude oil posted a slight decline on international markets, AzerNEWS reports.

“Baku Open 2026” International Chess Festival has kicked off at Baku Crystal Hall, AzerNEWS reports. The chess fesival is jointly organized by the Azerbaijan Chess Federation and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.