Iran denies its drones hit airport in Azerbaijan’s exclave as war widens
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Iranian drones attacked Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave, hitting the airport terminal and a nearby village, injuring two civilians and causing material damage, according to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Azerbaijan condemned the attacks, summoned Iran’s ambassador, and demanded an explanation, reserving the right to respond appropriately, while Iran denied targeting Azerbaijan, stating its policy is to strike only military bases of its enemies.
- The incident escalates tensions linked to the US-brokered peace deal and the controversial Zangezur corridor, which Iran opposes due to concerns over regional isolation and security threats from perceived Israeli influence in Azerbaijan.
- The drone strikes are part of a broader pattern of Iranian attacks across the region, including missile and drone
