Azerbaijan Security: BTC Pipeline, Iran Border

On March 22, a demonstration of National Standard Time began in central Baku. This event occurred in the Nasimi district. It aims to implement the country's national time standard. On March 24, a freight train carrying Russian fertilizers departed Baku's Bilajari station. The train will transit through Georgia to Armenia. This highlights ongoing regional trade despite tensions. On March 20, meat prices rose by 2 AZN in Baku's Yasamal and Binagadi districts. Taxi fares from Heydar Aliyev Airport also spiked to 20 AZN. These price hikes affect daily living costs. On March 25, Iran allowed non-hostile ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows Trump's March 23 decision to delay strikes on Iranian energy sites. The delay expires on March 28. Baku-based personnel should expect higher local costs. Monitor the March 28 strike delay expiration closely. Regional airspace closures remain a high risk.

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