Israel operated covert sites in Azerbaijan, Iraq, UAE

Israeli forces operated from covert military positions in Azerbaijan and several other countries during the recent war with Iran, according to a report citing multiple sources familiar with the operations. The network reportedly provided intelligence, drone support, and emergency rescue capabilities from locations surrounding Iran.

The positions, which included sites in southern Azerbaijan approximately 60 miles from the Iranian city of Tabriz, were initially established as potential emergency rescue hubs. As the conflict progressed, their role expanded to include broader military and intelligence functions. The deployment involved elite military units, intelligence operatives, search-and-rescue personnel, and special commandos. From these forward positions, teams conducted intelligence collection, operated drone systems, and supported aerial rescue missions, extending Israel's operational reach hundreds of miles beyond its borders.

Azerbaijani authorities have firmly denied the allegations. A spokesperson for the Azerbaijani Embassy in Washington stated that Baku rejects unfounded claims regarding the alleged use of its territory for operations against third countries. The...