{"id":18990,"date":"2026-01-13T03:04:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T23:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=18990"},"modified":"2026-01-13T03:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T23:04:54","slug":"a-possible-fragmentation-or-civil-war-in-iran-could-pose-serious-risks-for-azerbaijan-ahmad-shahidov-tells-arb24-television","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=18990","title":{"rendered":"A possible fragmentation or civil war in Iran could pose serious risks for Azerbaijan \u2013 Ahmad Shahidov tells ARB24 Television"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0130randa par\u00e7alanma v\u0259 v\u0259t\u0259nda\u015f m\u00fcharib\u0259si Az\u0259rbaycan \u00fc\u00e7\u00fcn ciddi riskl\u0259r yarada bil\u0259r \u2013 \u018fhm\u0259d \u015eahidov\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nCdO5OxfNC4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The mass protests observed in Iran in recent days have moved beyond the framework of social and economic discontent and are increasingly taking on a clear political character. Demonstrations that began amid rising prices, unemployment, and long-accumulated public dissatisfaction are now accompanied by anti-government slogans in a number of cities. The harsh intervention by security forces, internet restrictions, and information blockades indicate that tensions in the country are intensifying further.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with ARB24 Television, political commentator Ahmad Shahidov stated that the processes unfolding in Iran are no longer limited to internal protests and are gradually acquiring a geopolitical dimension. According to Shahidov, as the protests take on a political character, external influences are also becoming more pronounced: \u201cThe role of the United States and Israel stands out in particular. Military scenarios involving Iran are now being openly discussed, making the regional situation even more sensitive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ahmad Shahidov emphasized that possible scenarios involving the fragmentation of Iran or the outbreak of a civil war could create serious risks for Azerbaijan. In his view, such a situation could lead to social and economic threats, instability in border regions, and humanitarian challenges: \u201cAzerbaijan must monitor these developments very carefully and continue its balanced and calm policy aimed at preserving regional stability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18991\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18992\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026a-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026a-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026a-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026a-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026a.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18993\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026b-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026b-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026b-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026b-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026b.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18994\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026c-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026c-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026c-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026c-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/arb24_12.01.2026c.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The mass protests observed in Iran in recent days have moved beyond the framework of social and economic discontent and are increasingly taking on a clear political character. 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