Azerbaijan: Nakhchivan Airport blasted by 'Iran drone' as Baku threatens to hit back
Reach Daily Express March 06, 2026 06:40 AM

Azerbaijan has announced it "reserves the right to take appropriate retaliatory measures" after the Nakhchivan Airport was struck by an Iranian drone. Harrowing footage emerging on Thursday morning shows the airport in the Azeri exclave, which borders Iran, being struck, with further footage showing heavy damage at the terminal's roof.

Azerbaijan has also accused Iran of firing another drone, this time near a school. Condeming the attack, the Azeri Foreign Ministry has claimed two civilian were injured, and said it has summoned the Iranian ambassador to issue a strong protest. Iran has denied responsibility for the launch of the drones.

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