NEW : Iran has rejected previous claims by Azerbaijan of involvement in attacks on its territory . The spy ring was supplied with military training and equipment , Azerbaijani officials say . Its members were recruited by Iranian special agents , the Azerbaijani security ministry says . The spy ring was allegedly planning attacks on Israeli and Western targets in Azerbaijan .
NEW : Iran has rejected previous claims by Azerbaijan 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 , the national security ministry says . The spy ring was allegedly plotting attacks on Israeli and Western targets in Azerbaijan .