A senior Iranian official has issued a strong condemnation of reports about an upcoming summit of Israeli rabbis scheduled to take place in Azerbaijan, describing the potential event as unprecedented and contrary to Islamic principles.
In a public statement, the official expressed both surprise and disappointment at the news, while also voicing hope that the reports might prove inaccurate. The statement characterized the potential hosting of such a summit as a significant violation that challenges Islamic values and the global Shi’a community.
Highlighting Azerbaijan’s long-standing Islamic heritage, the official pointed out that the Azerbaijani people have maintained Muslim traditions for approximately twelve centuries and would likely oppose such an initiative. The warning was extended that this summit could represent an effort to expand normalization agreements with Israel, potentially drawing Azerbaijan into such arrangements.
The official further questioned the nature of cooperation between Baku and Tel Aviv, citing what was described as Israel’s ongoing hostile actions toward Muslim nations.
