Azerbaijan accuses Iran of drone attack, says 2 civilians injured

One drone crashed near the airport in Nakhchivan and another one near a school, Azerbaijan's Foreign ministry said in a statement

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Iran has not acknowledged targeting Azerbaijan, but its attacks have spread erratically. (Photo: Reuters)
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1 min read Last Updated : Mar 05 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack against its exclave of Nakhchivan.

One drone crashed near the airport in Nakhchivan and another one near a school, the ministry said in a statement.

Two civilians were injured, the ministry said.

Iran has not acknowledged targeting Azerbaijan, but its attacks have spread erratically as the war has gone on involving regional countries and beyond.

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First Published: Mar 05 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

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