Azerbaijan has sent several tons of food and medicine to Iran as humanitarian assistance. The aid shipment followed a phone conversation between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Iran on March 8, according to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations. The move comes amid fears that ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could spread to the Caucasus region.

Tensions between the two countries had recently escalated following allegations of an Iranian drone attack. The humanitarian gesture is seen as a possible sign of reconciliation from Azerbaijan. Iran has long accused Israel of using Azerbaijani territory for intelligence operations and potential attacks, while Israel remains one of Azerbaijan’s main arms suppliers.

The delivery of aid may help ease recent strains between Tehran and Baku, though the broader regional situation remains uncertain.