Tensions between Azerbaijan and Iran: a hostile attitude

In a joint statement made by the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was reported that the Iranian warplane flew on the line between Zangilan and Bilesuvar provinces on the border of the two countries from 09:44 to 10:00. :26 local time.

In the statement, it was claimed that the Iranian warplane was navigating at a distance of 3 to 5 kilometers from the border, and in some cases, it was flying directly over the border line.

“IT IS AN ENEMY ATTITUDE”

Recalling that there is an internationally accepted practice that advance warning must be given if any military aircraft approaches the neighboring country’s border, the statement said:

Contrary to this practice, the fact that Iranian warplanes are so close to the border and fly along the border threatens the security of civil aviation and strains relations between the two countries. The flight of a warplane near the liberated territory of Azerbaijan for more than half an hour is a provocation and hostile behavior towards Azerbaijan. We would like to remind you that Iran conducted a large-scale military exercise along the Aras River in the region close to the borders with Azerbaijan in 2022. We strongly condemn Iran for such a provocative step and call on Iran to make a statement on the matter and refrain from such steps in the future.”

Iran’s ambassador to Baku, Abbas Mousavi, was reportedly summoned to the Foreign Ministry and handed over a protest note. (AA)