Iran Accused of Deadly Drone Attack on Azerbaijani Airport
Azerbaijan claims Iran carried out a drone strike on an airport in Nakhchivan, injuring two civilians. This could mark the first attack on a Caucasus state in the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran.
In a concerning development, Azerbaijan has accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack that struck an airport in the region of Nakhchivan, leaving two civilians injured. This would be the first time Iran has targeted a Caucasus state since the start of the US-Israel war against the country, raising fears that the conflict could be spreading beyond the Middle East.
Authorities in Azerbaijan have claimed the strike was the work of Iranian forces, though Tehran has denied responsibility. The attack hit the Nakhchivan International Airport, a crucial hub for the autonomous Azerbaijani exclave that borders Iran, Turkey and Armenia.
Tensions between Azerbaijan and Iran have been high in recent months, with both countries accusing the other of supporting opposing sides in the ongoing regional conflicts. The drone strike on the Azerbaijani airport could potentially escalate these tensions further and draw the Caucasus region deeper into the broader US-Israel war against Iran.
Analysts warn that the prospect of the conflict spreading beyond the Middle East is a concerning development.
Source: The Guardian
