On Thursday around midday local time, reports emerged from the pro-government Azerbaijani news source, APA, indicating that several drones had impacted various locations, including an airport terminal in Nakhchivan. This event marks a significant escalation in the conflict, as the surrounding footage depicted black smoke rising from the airport, alongside minor explosions and active fire response teams on site. The article also highlighted local reactions, branding the attackers as revealing their 'true face.'

If confirmed, this incident could represent the first direct involvement of Azerbaijan or any other South Caucasian state in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran, which has entered its sixth day. Reactions from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry followed, emphasizing the impact of a drone strike on the airport terminal, which resulted in at least two injuries.

Such developments may have wider implications for regional stability and geopolitics as they introduce a new dimension to the already complex relations between Iran and its neighboring countries, particularly regarding the tensions around military actions and airspace sovereignty in the region. This situation is likely to escalate further, calling for heightened international attention and potential diplomatic interventions.