Azerbaijan has lifted temporary restrictions on cargo transportation across the border with Iran, which were imposed last week after drones struck Nakchivan last week. On 5 March, four people were injured after a drone attack on the Nakchivan Autonomous Republic, which President Aliyev called “a deliberate terrorist attack by Iran.” Iran denied involvement on 8 March, claiming that Tehran had no connection to the attack.
Analysts in Baku suggest that Azerbaijan will initially limit itself to diplomatic measures as opposed to direct military escalation.
According to Azerbaijani authorities, freight traffic across the border resumed on Monday, 9 March, at 10:00 local time. Transit operations have restarted through key crossings, including Astara, Bilasuvar, and Julfa.
The restrictions had been imposed under a decision by Azerbaijan’s Cabinet of Ministers on the day of the drone attack. Limited movements were later allowed for trucks returning to their countries, before full cargo transit was restored.
Source: commonspace.eu with Caucasian Knot and Trend
