Drone Attacks on Nakhchivan International Airport: Regional Tensions Escalate On March 5, drone strikes reportedly launched from Iranian territory targeted Nakhchivan International Airport and surrounding areas, including a school in Shekarabad. Four individuals were injured, with two sustaining barotrauma and two suffering blunt trauma to the back. All victims were reported to be in stable condition and admitted to the Emergency Medical Department of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Hospital. Hospital officials confirmed the injuries, noting that the affected individuals were treated and transferred to relevant hospital departments for further care. Iranian state media, specifically the Sepah Pasdaran News Channel, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), claimed that an Arash-2 drone was used to intercept a drone at the airport. The channel described the location as a site where “foreign officers” were allegedly planning attacks on Iran, framing the strike as a warning to Azerbaijan. It accused the Baku government of being a “traitor” and portrayed the action as a message to external adversaries. The post also detailed the drone’s capabilities, stating it carried a 120 kg warhead and was operated by the Iranian Army Ground Forces. Regional responses were swift and condemnatory. Saudi Arabia and Qatar both denounced the attacks as hostile acts violating international law and threatening regional security. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned Iran’s actions as unjustifiable, emphasizing that the attacks demonstrated a hostile stance toward both Türkiye and Azerbaijan. The kingdom expressed solidarity with both nations, supporting their right to defend sovereignty and airspace.#iranian_revolutionary_guard_corps #azerbaijan_ministry_of_foreign_affairs #nakhchivan_international_airport #shekarabad_school #azerbaijan_ministry_of_defense
