Azerbaijan’s security forces have apprehended three individuals linked to a planned assault on an embassy in Baku. The State Security Service confirmed the arrests in a statement, revealing that the suspects were believed to have cooperated with the ISIL affiliate known as ISIS-Khorasan Province (ISKP).
Azerbaijan’s Arrest of Embassy Attack Plotters
The arrested trio comprises individuals born in 2000 and 2005. They are charged with “preparation for terrorism” driven by religious extremism. The investigation is ongoing, and while the specific embassy targeted has not been disclosed, reports have suggested it was the Israeli embassy.
Details of the Arrest
- Date of Arrest: January 27, 2026
- Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
- Alleged Conspirators: Three men
- Alleged Group: ISKP, a branch of ISIS
The State Security Service’s announcement follows a meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. This meeting, held on the same day, centered on the upcoming Azerbaijani-Israeli business forum.
Background on ISKP
ISKP has a notorious history, claiming responsibility for numerous attacks in Afghanistan. Its international notoriety grew after a significant incident in 2024, when an attack on a concert venue in Moscow resulted in the deaths of nearly 150 individuals.
Azerbaijan’s swift response underscores its commitment to combating terrorism and ensuring the safety of diplomatic missions within its borders.
