Drone attacks strike Nakhchivan and Shakarabad, officials condemn Iran’s involvement Officials confirmed that two drones crashed in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, with one hitting the airport terminal and another falling near a school in the village of Shakarabad. The incidents, described as attacks from the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, caused damage to the airport building and injured two civilians. A statement from authorities condemned the strikes, calling them a violation of international law and a move to escalate regional tensions. The attack on Nakhchivan’s airport, located approximately 10 kilometers from the Iranian border, sparked concerns about the security of critical infrastructure. A fire broke out as a result of the incident, though the exact number of drones or missiles involved remains unclear. Officials have pledged to release a formal statement detailing the situation. Meanwhile, tensions in the region intensified as reports surfaced about an Iranian warship approaching Sri Lanka’s territorial waters. This followed a U.S. submarine attack on an Iranian frigate earlier in the week, which resulted in the deaths of at least 87 sailors. Sri Lankan media minister Nalinda Jayatissa noted that the second Iranian vessel was positioned just outside the country’s waters, though details about its intentions or crew remained unspecified. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake convened with senior officials to discuss a potential response to Iran’s request for safe passage through Sri Lanka’s waters. The vessel, reportedly carrying over 100 crew members, faced fears of being targeted by U.S. forces, mirroring the fate of its predecessor. The incident unfolded amid a broader conflict involving the U.S. and Israel, which had launched a joint attack on Iran.#iran #sri_lanka #nakhchivan_autonomous_republic #president_anura_kumara_dissanayake #shakarabad
