Azerbaijan Intel: BTC Pipeline & Iran Border

On May 8, the new Darnagul railway stop opened on the Absheron Ring Railway, expanding transit options for Baku residents in the Binagadi district. Meanwhile, a May 7 presidential decree assigned Baku Metro CJSC to manage tram, bus, and taxi services across the capital. In the Sabunchu district, a scheduled gas supply interruption affected residential areas on May 6. Regionally, US and Iranian forces traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz on May 8, though President Trump paused escort operations to pursue a diplomatic deal. Azerbaijan continued transiting Russian fertilizer, grain, and diesel fuel to Armenia between May 6 and May 10, signaling unprecedented logistical cooperation. The expected May 11 end of the Russian Victory Day ceasefire materialized with both Russia and Ukraine reporting violations. Baku-based personnel should anticipate short-term public transit adjustments as Baku Metro assumes control of city transport. Monitor global oil prices, which dropped to $105.55

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