Day: March 8, 2026
This is what happened on March 8.
NPR News: 03-08-2026 6PM EDT
Pezeshkian expressed his gratitude to President Aliyev for his visit to the Iranian Embassy in Azerbaijan to offer condolences over the passing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, and numerous civilians, as well as for his intention to provide humanitarian aid to Iran, News.Az reports, citing AZERTAC.
Noting that the incident involving airstrike on Nakhchivan had no connection with Iran, Pezeshkian emphasized that the incident would be investigated.
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President Aliyev once again expressed his condolences over the death of numerous civilians in the recent events in Iran.
The Azerbaijani president underlined the importance of investigating the incident that occurred in Nakhchivan.
During the telephone conversation, the heads of state exchanged views on the development prospects of joint economic projects.
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Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, News.Az report, citing Iran International.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been elected by the Assembly of Experts.
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Mojtaba Khamenei is a powerful behind-the-scenes figure in Iran closely tied to the IRGC and security apparatus. He was sanctioned by the U.S. in 2019.
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