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Azerbaijan & Baku Security Intelligence 2026

CRITICALLast updated: Friday, March 13, 20262181 items analyzed
Updated daily|Last refreshed: 2026-03-13T16:43:01.000-04:00|2181 items analyzed|Azerbaijan sources
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Executive Summary

Today is Day 14 of the US-Israel war against Iran. On March 6, Azerbaijani security services foiled an IRGC terror plot in Baku. The plot targeted the BTC pipeline and the Israeli embassy. The expected Strait of Hormuz closure remains in effect. Global oil prices surged near $120,309 by March 12. On March 13, another 50 people were evacuated. Political repression escalated this period. On March 11, a Baku court sentenced social worker Zamin Zaki to 7.5 years. On March 13, AXCP member Ceyhun Novruzov was arrested for 25 days. The expected March 17 Milli Majlis session is confirmed. Operators must maintain maximum security at Baku energy sites. Travelers should avoid the southern border. Supply chains face severe delays due to the Hormuz closure.

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Priority Alerts
IRGC Terror Plot Foiled in Baku
Azerbaijani security services foiled an IRGC terror plot.
HIGH -- Mar 6See Source -- for customers only
Social Worker Zamin Zaki Sentenced
A Baku court sentenced social worker Zamin Zaki to 7.5 years in prison.
HIGH -- Mar 11See Source -- for customers only
EU Council President Visits Baku
EU Council President Antonio Costa visited Baku.
HIGH -- Mar 11See Source -- for customers only
Evacuations from Iran Continue
Evacuations from Iran
HIGH -- Mar 13See Source -- for customers only
Fines Approved for E-Cigarettes
President Aliyev approved fines up to 5,000 manats for the sale of e-cigarettes.
HIGH -- Mar 13See Source -- for customers only

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