Iranian Missile Targets Airport in Azerbaijan as Iran War Expands Azerbaijani authorities reported that an Iranian Shahed drone struck the country's Ganja International Airport, causing significant damage and sparking concerns about the escalating conflict between Tehran and Baku. The attack marked a dramatic escalation of tensions in the region, with both sides trading accusations and threats. According to eyewitnesses and official reports, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was spotted approaching the airport shortly after 2:00 am local time on Wednesday morning. The drone released its payload, striking the terminal building and causing substantial damage to the structure. Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry confirmed that no fatalities were reported in the attack, but several people were injured. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing security footage to identify those responsible. Iran has denied any involvement in the attack, with a Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissing the allegations as "baseless" and "part of a propaganda campaign." However, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev issued a statement condemning the attack and demanding that Iran take immediate action to prevent further such incidents. The incident comes amid growing tensions between Tehran and Baku, which have been engaged in a bitter dispute over Nagorno-Karabakh. The region has seen several outbreaks of violence since 2020, with both sides accusing each other of aggression. Iran has repeatedly threatened to target key infrastructure and military installations in Azerbaijan if the country continues to support Israel's efforts to counter Tehran's influence in the region. Azerbaijan, meanwhile, has acc...#Israel #Iran #United_States #Antony_Blinken #Azerbaijan #NagornoKarabakh #Ganja_International_Airport #Ilham_Aliyev
