Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has demanded that Iran issue an apology following a drone attack in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic that left two people injured, according to Al Jazeera. In a statement published on the presidential website, Aliyev said the attack targeted Nakhchivan International Airport, its terminal building, a school, and other civilian sites. He described the incident as a cowardly assault carried out by Iranian state drones and called it a heinous act of terrorism.

Following the attack, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Iran’s ambassador in Baku to demand accountability. Tehran, however, has denied any involvement in the incident. Aliyev emphasized that those responsible must be brought to justice and held accountable for their actions.

The incident has heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries, with Azerbaijan closing its southern airspace due to concerns over Iranian drone activity.