Azerbaijan threatens to respond after Iranian drones hit airport and near school
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- Azerbaijan condemned Iran after two drones fired from Iranian territory struck Nakhichevan, an Azerbaijani exclave, damaging an airport and injuring two civilians, prompting Azerbaijan to summon the Iranian envoy and warn of possible retaliation.
- The drone attacks occurred amid a broader regional escalation linked to a joint US-Israeli campaign against Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, with Iran retaliating by targeting Israel and US bases in the Middle East.
- Azerbaijan urged Iran to clarify the incident and take measures to prevent future attacks, emphasizing that the strikes violate international law and increase regional tensions.
- Iran has not officially claimed responsibility for the drone strikes, but Tehran has long been concerned about Israel’s close ties with Azerbaijan, fearing Azerbaijani territory
