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Drones struck near an airport and school in Nakhichevan, prompting Azerbaijan to withdraw diplomats and prepare retaliatory measures amid Iran-Israel regional tensions.
- With drones striking Nakhichevan's airport and near a school on Friday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev ordered mobilisation and withdrew diplomatic staff from Iran, while Musabekov said `Azerbaijan does not wish to enter into an armed conflict with Iran`.
- Iran blamed Israel for the incident, while Iran denied responsibility and blamed Israel, with analysts noting the IRGC's hostility toward Azerbaijan.
- Observers pointed to an unclear Iranian chain of command, noting evidence suggested the drones were launched intentionally by Iranian forces, with analysts debating if Tehran or lower command authorized strikes.
- Strategic stakes rose as analysts warned the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan oil pipeline could be vulnerable, while Rasim Musabekov said `Azerbaijan does not wish to enter into an armed conflict with Iran`.
- Commentators described Iranian actions as `spasmodic`, raising concerns about spillover into the South Caucasus and highlighting leadership confusion, analysts said.
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The Filipino TimesUAE condemns Iranian drone strike on Azerbaijan
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Iranian drone strike targeting the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, considering these hostile acts a dangerous escalation, a flagrant violation of state sovereignty, and a direct threat to regional security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the expansion of attacks to additional countries is condemned under all legal and political norms,…
The US Central Command accuses Iran of deliberately harming civilians: "Unacceptable, the situation will not go unanswered." Azerbaijan recalled its diplomats from Iran after an Iranian drone hit its territory yesterday
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