Geopolitical Conflict
Iranian Drone Strikes on Azerbaijani Nakhchivan Exclave
On March 5, 2026, Iranian drones struck Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave, injuring civilians and damaging airport and school infrastructure, escalating regional tensions amid the wider Iran war.
On March 5, 2026, two Iranian drones hit the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan near the Iranian border, striking the airport terminal and exploding near a local school, injuring four people and damaging civilian infrastructure. Azerbaijan blamed Iran for carrying out a deliberate act of aggression, condemned the attack as terrorism, and placed its armed forces on high alert while threatening retaliatory measures. Baku temporarily restricted airspace and closed some border crossings before reopening them after diplomatic talks. Iran denied direct responsibility, pledged an investigation, and received humanitarian aid from Azerbaijan days later, underscoring fragile regional stability amid the wider Iran war.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan
- Date added
- 2026-03-22 17:52 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-22 17:52 UTC
- Connected threats
- Not provided