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Azerbaijani Ministry of National Security announced it had discovered a terrorist group allegedly working for Iranian secret services.

“The group was planning terrorist attacks against foreign citizens,” state-run Aztv channel reported on Tuesday.

The television said the group was gathering information, purchasing weapons and explosives. The Ministry did not disclose the details, including the number of the arrested.

In response to accusations Esmail Kusari, deputy chairman of Iranian parliament’s security committee, said the Muslims of Azerbaijan are accused of cooperation with special services but it is well known that the country is cooperating with Mossad and CIA, Iranian FARS agency reports.

The official stressed tat Azerbaijan should bear responsibility for his actions and immediately withdraw intelligence agencies from the territory of the Islamic Republic.

The statement on discovering terrorist group was preceded by Tehran’s note of protest demanding release of the arrested Iranian journalists. The Iranian side considered it a serious violation contradicting the international law.

Thereby, the Azerbaijani-Iranian tensions are rising high: mutual accusations continue at state level which may lead to serious consequences for relations between the two states mainly inhabited by Shiite Muslims.  

 

 

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