INTERNATIONAL — March 5, 2026
Iranian drones strike airport in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan, Baku summons Tehran envoy
Iranian drones struck Nakhchivan International Airport in Azerbaijan early Thursday, injuring two people and prompting Baku to summon Iran's ambassador, according to Azerbaijani authorities. The incident heightens concerns amid broader Middle East tensions.
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Iranian drones struck Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan International Airport early Thursday, injuring two people, Azerbaijani authorities said.
Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry confirmed the attack targeted the airport, which lies about 10 kilometers from the Iranian border in the autonomous Nakhchivan region. Reuters, citing a source in the Azerbaijani government, reported that missiles and drones fired from Iran hit a terminal at the airport.
Following the incident, Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry summoned Iran’s ambassador in Baku to lodge a formal protest.
The event occurs amid intensified fighting between Iran and the United States-Israel alliance across the Middle East. Tensions between Iran and Azerbaijan have fluctuated in recent years, particularly over security concerns near their shared border and regional geopolitical rivalries.
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Khaama Press cites Reuters and Azerbaijani foreign ministry confirmation with concrete, checkable details including specific location (Nakhchivan International Airport), casualties (two injured), timing (early Thursday), and diplomatic action (summoning ambassador).
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. 'raising fears that the conflict could spill into neighboring regions' and 'Analysts warn that the strike... could further complicate the regional situation if diplomatic efforts fail to prevent wider escalation' introduce mild emotional framing and speculative warnings about escalation.
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