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Iran says it attacked US oil tanker in Arabian Gulf

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Iranian drones have struck Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan International Airport, injuring two civilians and damaging the terminal building.

The attack, which occurred around 12 noon local time, has been condemned by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a violation of international law.

The ministry has summoned Iran’s ambassador, Mojtaba Demirchilou, and reserved the right to take retaliatory measures.

The incident has escalated tensions in the region, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar condemning the attack as a hostile act.

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Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, has denied targeting neighboring countries, stating that Iran only targets countries hosting military bases of its adversaries.

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