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Iranian Drones Strike Azerbaijan, Heightening Regional Tensions

3/5/2026

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On March 5, Iranian drones struck Nakhchivan Airport in Azerbaijan, injuring at least two people.
One drone hit the terminal.
Another drone exploded near a school in Shekarabad.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as a violation of international law and summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest.
France and China expressed concerns, with China planning to send a special envoy to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.

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On March 5, Iranian drones struck Nakhchivan Airport in Azerbaijan, injuring at least two people.
One drone hit the terminal.
Another drone exploded near a school in Shekarabad.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as a violation of international law and summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest.
France and China expressed concerns, with China planning to send a special envoy to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.