Miracle in Azerbaijan: Iranian Assassination Plot Against Jewish Leader Foiled, Two Arrested
Azerbaijani security services have successfully uncovered and thwarted an Iranian assassination plot targeting a prominent figure in the local Jewish community, known for fostering Azerbaijan-Israel relations. In what can only be described as a miracle, the plot was foiled just in time, with the suspects arrested before the assassination could be carried out • Full Story
Israel national new, Chanel 7
Two suspects, a Georgian citizen and an Azerbaijani citizen, were arrested in connection with the plot.
Investigators revealed that in September 2024, the Georgian suspect was recruited by a foreign intelligence agency offering $200,000 to carry out the assassination and gather intelligence on the target.
Local sources attribute the operation to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, particularly the Quds Force Unit 400, which specializes in recruiting foreign operatives for terrorist activities.
Azerbaijan frequently faces Iranian hostility due to its close ties with Israel, which include defense cooperation and energy trade.
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