Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that the country's Armed Forces, including the Ministry of Defense, State Border Service, and Special Forces, have been brought to the number one mobilization level, stating they must be ready for any operation. This followed an alleged terrorist act by Iran using unmanned aerial vehicles against the territory of Azerbaijan, specifically targeting the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, which resulted in civilian injuries.
Key points
- President Aliyev stated that those who tested Azerbaijan's strength had their "heads split by the 'Iron Fist,' and today's incident will yield the same result.
- Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian Ambassador to present a note of protest and announced other diplomatic steps would be taken.
- Aliyev affirmed that Azerbaijan has not participated and will not participate in operations against Iran, as this is their established position.
- The attacks reportedly targeted civilian infrastructure in Nakhchivan, including an airport and near a school building, injuring two civilians.
- Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry condemned the attacks on civilian infrastructure by the Iranian Armed Forces and stated that Iran bears full responsibility.
Why it matters
The escalation of tensions following the alleged drone attack, coupled with Azerbaijan raising its military readiness to the highest level, signals a significant security crisis between the two neighboring nations.
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