Editor’s note: Nijat Babayev is an Azerbaijan-based journalist. The article reflects the author’s personal views and may not necessarily represent the position of News.Az.

In accordance with the 2026 action plan approved by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, a familiarization visit was organized for foreign military attachés accredited in Azerbaijan to the State Border Service of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijani authorities have prevented the smuggling of 31 kilograms of narcotics into the country from Iran.

Harvard University has advised its international students to steer clear of Boston Logan International Airport and consider alternative entry points into the U.S., such as New York’s JFK, Chicago O’Hare, or Los Angeles International Airport. The guidance comes amid growing concerns about intensified scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry, especially targeting students from Iran and China.

On March 29, Azerbaijani border guards successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle drugs from Iran into Azerbaijan via drone.

By Tural Heybatov

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce an additional £75 million investment to combat people-smuggling networks.