Azerbaijan Arrests Trio for Planning Baku Embassy Attack
Authorities in Azerbaijan have apprehended three individuals accused of plotting an attack on an embassy in Baku. The arrests were made by the State Security Service, which disclosed the details in a statement. The suspects allegedly conspired with members of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), the Afghan affiliate of ISIS.
Azerbaijan Arrests Trio Planning Baku Embassy Attack
The arrested individuals were born in 2000 and 2005, respectively. Authorities reported that they had acquired weapons and were preparing to execute an attack when they were detained. Charges against them include “preparation for terrorism” motivated by religious hostility.
Details of the Arrest
- Arrest Date: January 2026
- Suspects: Three men
- Charges: Conspiracy to commit terrorism
The specific embassy targeted in the planned attack has not been officially revealed. However, reports from Israel’s Channel 12 suggest that it was aimed at the Israeli embassy. This information has not been independently verified by Al Jazeera.
Context and Implications
The arrests come in the wake of a meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Baku. During this meeting, discussions centered on the upcoming Azerbaijani-Israeli business forum.
ISKP has a history of violent incidents, with links to multiple attacks in Afghanistan and a devastating event in Moscow in 2024 that resulted in the deaths of nearly 150 people. The ongoing investigation into the Baku plans highlights continuing security concerns in the region.
