Under the instruction of Iranian handlers , its members `` were spying , collecting and delivering information to use against the national security of the Republic of Azerbaijan , '' the statement said . NEW : Azerbaijan has rejected previous claims by Iran of involvement in plots on its soil . The spy ring was supplied with military training and weapons , Azerbaijani officials say . Its members were recruited by Iranian special agents , Mitra Mobasherat says . The spy ring was allegedly plotting attacks on Azerbaijani and Israeli targets in Azerbaijan .
NEW : Azerbaijan has rejected previous claims by Iran of involvement in plots on its soil . The spy ring was supplied with military training and weapons , Azerbaijani officials say . Its members were recruited by Iranian special agents , Mitra Mobasherat says . The spy ring was allegedly plotting attacks on Azerbaijani and Israeli targets in Azerbaijan .