SECURITY — March 14, 2026
Jamestown Foundation Research Indicates ISIS Expanding Influence in Azerbaijan
Jamestown Foundation research reveals ISIS expanding influence in Azerbaijan following police arrests of three individuals plotting an attack on the Israeli embassy in Baku under orders from ISIS-Khorasan in Afghanistan. The report links subsequent ISIS attacks in Islamabad and Kabul to the arrests, amid jihadist concerns in Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
A new report from the Jamestown Foundation indicates that ISIS is expanding its influence in Azerbaijan, confirmed by recent police arrests.
The research, published on March 14, highlights the arrest of three individuals by Azerbaijan police who were preparing an attack on the Israeli embassy in Baku. The suspects had received orders from ISIS-Khorasan based in Afghanistan, according to the report.
Following the arrests, ISIS organized and carried out attacks in Islamabad and Kabul. The Jamestown article specifically references an ISIS attack on a restaurant frequented by Chinese citizens in Kabul.
The report notes a significant history of arrests of ISIS affiliates in Azerbaijan, pointing to recent infiltration by the group. This development underscores ongoing concerns about jihadist groups gaining influence in neighboring countries including Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.
The findings come after previous confirmations of ISIS presence in Azerbaijan earlier this year, as detailed in the Jamestown analysis.
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