BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 5. The Cabinet of
Ministers of Azerbaijan has issued a statement on the decision to
suspend the movement of trucks across the state border with Iran,
Trend reports.
"As reported, on March 5, attacks were carried out on the
Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of the Republic of Azerbaijan from
the territory of Iran with drones targeting civilian
infrastructure.
The International Airport of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic,
a school, and other areas were fired upon by Iran. Several
civilians were injured as a result of the attacks, and the airport
terminal building was damaged.
Taking into account the current situation resulting from these
attacks, which contradict the norms and principles of international
law, the Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a relevant decision to
temporarily completely suspend the movement of trucks (including
the movement of trucks for transit purposes) from all border
crossing points on the Azerbaijani-Iranian state border," the
statement said.
On March 5, a drone attack took place at the Nakhchivan
International Airport in Azerbaijan. The drone flying from Iranian
territory crashed into the airport building and exploded near the
secondary school in Shakarabad village, Babek district.
Four civilians were injured as a result of the incident. The
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry issued a statement regarding the
incident, demanding Iran clarify the issue in a short time, provide
an explanation, and take the necessary urgent measures to prevent
such cases from recurring in the future.
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to
Azerbaijan, Mojtaba Dermichilou, was summoned to the Foreign
Ministry, where a strong protest was conveyed to the Iranian
side.
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