Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are "act of terror" as he places armed forces on high alert.
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President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are "act of terror" as he places armed forces on high alert.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev condemned the Iranian drone strike on Nakhchivan, labeling it an 'act of terror.' The attack resulted in injuries to two people and damage to infrastructure, prompting Azerbaijan to summon Iran's ambassador and prepare retaliatory measures.
Azerbaijan accused Iran of launching a drone attack on its Nakhchivan exclave, injuring four civilians and damaging an airport building. President Ilham Aliyev vowed retaliation and demanded an explanation from Iran.
Iran's General Staff of the Armed Forces denied launching drone attacks on Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan region, suggesting that Israel may be behind the strikes. The incident has escalated tensions in the region amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev condemned a drone attack from Iran that targeted Nakhchivan, injuring four civilians and damaging infrastructure. Aliyev placed the military on high alert and vowed a strong response to any future attacks.
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