More than 700 foreign nationals from about 15 countries have been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan and Armenia due to the beginning of Israeli attacks on Iran. Among the evacuees are Americans, Russians, Germans, Spaniards, Italians, and Chinese. The evacuation was organized through the land border at the city of Astara, after which evacuees are redirected to the international airport in Baku. Azerbaijan had closed its land borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic but made an exception due to the emergency situation. Israel began attacks on Iran on June 13 with the aim of preventing the alleged acquisition of a nuclear bomb, which Iran denies. Iran has responded to these attacks. The evacuation is a reaction to the military conflict between Israel and Iran and includes citizens from 51 countries who have applied to Azerbaijan.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources tend to emphasize the humanitarian aspect of the evacuation, highlighting the risks faced by civilians caught in the conflict and criticizing military aggression by Israel. They may also focus on the broader geopolitical tensions and the impact on regional stability, often questioning the justification of Israeli attacks on Iran.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the evacuation and the military conflict in a balanced manner, providing information about the number of evacuees, the countries involved, and the official statements from governments. They tend to avoid taking a strong stance on the legitimacy of the attacks, focusing instead on the practical implications and diplomatic responses.
Right: Right-leaning sources often emphasize the threat posed by Iran’s alleged nuclear ambitions and justify Israel’s military actions as necessary for regional security. They may highlight the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Armenia in facilitating evacuations and stress the importance of countering Iran’s influence. The narrative may also include criticism of Iran’s government and its denial of nuclear weapons development.
