Iranian drones crossing into Azerbaijan on Thursday wounded two people at an airport in the Nakhchivan exclave, Reuters reported, prompting the Azerbaijani foreign ministry to lodge an official protest with Tehran's embassy.
In a formal statement, Baku's foreign ministry denounced the incident as a breach of international norms. "This attack on the territory of Azerbaijan contradicts the norms and principles of international law and contributes to increased tensions in the region," the statement read.
Video: The Iranian drones attacking Azerbaijan
The ministry followed its condemnation with a direct ultimatum to Tehran. "We demand that the Islamic Republic of Iran clarify the matter in the shortest possible time, provide an explanation and take the necessary urgent measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future."
Baku announced it had summoned Iran's ambassador to the foreign ministry, where he was presented with a formal note of protest. Azerbaijan's statement additionally put Tehran on formal notice, with Baku asserting its right to pursue "appropriate response measures" in retaliation.
According to the Reuters report, one drone struck the terminal building of Nakhchivan International Airport – situated roughly 6 miles (10 km) from the Iranian border – while the second came down near a school building in an adjacent village.
