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Following Iranian drone strikes, Azerbaijan closed the southern sector of its airspace after a drone damaged Nakhchivan Airport, narrowing a vital cross‑continental flight corridor and forcing airlines to reroute via Saudi Arabia or the Caucasus as regional tensions rise.
Iran’s Azeri minority fears that ethnic tensions could ignite a broader conflict that pulls Turkey and Azerbaijan into the war, turning Iran’s northwestern provinces into a proxy battleground amid regional rivalries, US outreach to Iranian Kurds, and shifting diplomacy and energy routes in the South Caucasus.
Azerbaijan alleged that Iranian drones attacked the Nakhchivan exclave, injuring four civilians and damaging civilian sites, leading to border truck bans and a vow of retaliation; Iran denied the strike, as regional tensions rise alongside Azerbaijan’s growing ties with Israel and the U.S.
Azerbaijan accuses Iran of launching drones that struck Nakhchivan’s airport terminal and a nearby village, injuring two civilians; Iran denies targeting Azerbaijan and says it only strikes enemy military bases. Azerbaijan summoned Iran’s ambassador and President Aliyev condemned the attack as cowardly, signaling heightened tensions as drone incidents ripple through the region amid broader conflict over the Zangezur corridor and shifting alliances.
Drones attributed to Iran struck the passenger terminal of Nakhchivan International Airport in Azerbaijan, injuring two civilians and damaging the terminal, with another drone hitting a nearby village school; Iran denies involvement, Azerbaijan condemns the attack and summoned Tehran's ambassador as President Aliyev denounces it as an act of terror amid broader Iran war tensions.
Missiles and drones arriving from Iran struck the Nakhchivan International Airport in Azerbaijan’s exclave, causing a fire and injuring two people. Azerbaijan summoned Iran’s ambassador and said it reserved the right to take appropriate response measures as officials awaited a formal statement.
Vice President JD Vance becomes the first sitting U.S. VP to visit Armenia, meeting with Prime Minister Pashinyan to push forward a U.S.-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan, sign agreements on a civil nuclear energy deal, and discuss potential U.S. exports of advanced chips and surveillance drones plus infrastructure investment, as talks also contemplate a transit corridor through Armenian territory known as the Trump Route.
Israeli tourism to Azerbaijan jumped 139% in 2025 from 2024, with Israelis spending about 184 million NIS ($59 million). Officials attribute the rise to long-standing ties and expanded flights, including plans to double weekly Ben-Gurion–Baku flights from 14 to 28, as Baku markets itself as a safe, diverse destination beyond the capital.
Azerbaijan says security forces arrested three men (one born in 2000 and two in 2005) for planning to attack an embassy in Baku, allegedly in coordination with ISKP (the Islamic State's Khorasan Province). The suspects obtained weapons and are charged with preparation for terrorism as investigations continue; the target was not officially named, though reports linked it to Israel's embassy.
The article discusses the political and religious turmoil in Armenia, highlighting Prime Minister Pashinyan's controversial peace deal with Azerbaijan, his conflict with the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the broader implications for Armenian national identity, sovereignty, and Christianity's future in the region, amid shifting alliances and Western influence.
A Turkish military C-130 cargo plane crashed near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border with at least 20 onboard, prompting rescue efforts and condolences from officials, with the cause and casualties still unconfirmed.
A Turkish military C-130 plane crashed in Georgia after departing from Azerbaijan, killing all 20 onboard. The incident has prompted condolences from Turkish and Azerbaijani leaders, and a rescue operation is underway. The crash occurred near the Azerbaijani border in the Sighnaghi municipality, with an investigation launched into the cause.
A Turkish military cargo plane crashed near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border, with a search and rescue operation underway, and the aircraft was returning to Turkey after departing from Azerbaijan.
Many Central Asian and Caucasus countries like Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are distancing themselves from Russia due to security concerns stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, instead strengthening ties with China, the EU, Turkey, and Gulf states, as they seek to hedge against Moscow's influence while still maintaining some political and economic ties.
US President Donald Trump proposed a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including a 99-year lease for the US to develop the Zangezur corridor, which could boost regional trade, reduce reliance on Russia and Iran, and potentially normalize Turkey-Armenia relations. The deal marks a shift in regional dynamics, challenging Moscow's influence, but faces challenges from Iran, Russia, and Armenia's internal politics. Successful implementation would require strong US and EU support to counteract potential sabotage and ensure lasting peace.