{"id":19168,"date":"2026-02-28T23:47:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T19:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=19168"},"modified":"2026-02-28T23:47:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T19:47:42","slug":"what-risks-does-the-iran-israel-war-pose-for-azerbaijan-ahmad-shahidov-comments-on-arb24-television","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=19168","title":{"rendered":"What risks does the Iran\u2013Israel war pose for Azerbaijan? \u2013 Ahmad Shahidov comments on ARB24 Television"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VLVD3u5KRKs?si=yv1Q8LB-ns6Wvl6B\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe military confrontation between Iran and Israel in the Middle East has entered an open war phase, with operations ongoing. Following strikes on Iranian territory, Tehran has responded, and regional escalation is rapidly deepening. At the same time, Iran\u2019s announcement that it has closed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has pushed global energy security concerns to a critical level.<\/p>\n<p>Political analyst Ahmad Shahidov stated on ARB24 that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz effectively means the disruption of a significant portion of global oil trade and could trigger sharp price increases in international markets. According to him, the developments are no longer merely a regional security issue but carry the risk of a global economic and geopolitical crisis. He emphasized that the possible involvement of major powers could further expand the geographical scope of the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The program also analyzed Azerbaijan\u2019s position. Ahmad Shahidov noted that Baku should continue pursuing a balanced and pragmatic policy while maintaining a diplomatic line aimed at preserving regional stability. He underlined that ensuring the security of energy and transit projects, as well as strengthening border and cyber security measures, remains a priority at the current stage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19169\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19170\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026a-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026a-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026a-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026a-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026a.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19171\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026b-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026b-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026b-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026b-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026b.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19172\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026c-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026c-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026c-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026c-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/arb24_28.02.2026c.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The military confrontation between Iran and Israel in the Middle East has entered an open war phase, with operations ongoing. 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