Iran strikes Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan International Airport. Reports indicate that Iran may have also struck United States Military sites in Bahrain.

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Iranian drones hit Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Airport, four casualties reported [VIDEO/UPDATED]

  • Drone attacks on Nakhchivan: On March 5, drones reportedly launched from Iranian territory struck Nakhchivan International Airport and surrounding areas, including near a school in Shekarabad. Four people were injured, two with barotrauma and two with blunt trauma, all in stable condition.
  • Iranian claims: The Sepah Pasdaran News Channel (IRGC-affiliated) claimed an Arash-2 drone targeted a drone at the airport, describing the area as a site where “foreign officers” were planning attacks on Iran. The channel called it a warning to Azerbaijan, describing the Baku government as a “traitor.”
  • Regional reactions: Saudi Arabia and Qatar condemned the attacks, calling them hostile acts violating international law and threatening regional security. Both countries expressed solidarity with Türkiye and Azerbaijan and supported their right to defend sovereignty and airspace.
  • Azerbaijan’s response: The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan and the Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes, stating that the attacks targeted civilian infrastructure without military necessity. Authorities emphasized that Iran bears full responsibility and warned that the attacks “will not go unanswered.”
  • Official investigations and diplomatic actions: Azerbaijan summoned the Iranian ambassador, issued a formal protest, and called on Tehran to clarify the incidents. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi denied targeting neighboring countries and called for an investigation of the events.

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