August 17, 2026

Republic of Azerbaijan v. Cable News Network, Inc.

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Case Number:

1:26-cv-01043

Court:

Delaware

Nature of Suit:

Assault Libel & Slander

Judge:

Colm F. Connolly

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Reflects complaints, answers, motions, orders and trial notes entered from Jan. 1, 2011.
Additional or older documents may be available in Pacer.


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  1. August 19, 2026

    Azerbaijan Says CNN's Iran, Israel Report Defamed The Nation

    The Republic of Azerbaijan has sued CNN in Delaware federal court, accusing the news network of defamation for reporting that Azerbaijan allowed Israeli forces to use its territory for military and intelligence operations against Iran during the ongoing war. Azerbaijan says the report was false, damaged the country's reputation and put its citizens at risk of retaliation.


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