Moment Iranian drones attack international airport as conflict widens

WorldPolitics
5 Mar 2026 • 11:36 PM MYT
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  • Azerbaijani officials have accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack near an airport and a school in the Nakhchivan region.
  • Two drones reportedly crashed, resulting in injuries to two civilians.
  • Nakhchivan is a territory geographically separated from the rest of Azerbaijan.
  • Azerbaijan's foreign ministry strongly condemned the incident, stating it reserves the right to take necessary retaliatory measures.
  • The Iranian ambassador was summoned to protest, although Iran has not acknowledged targeting Azerbaijan.

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