Baku: The international community has strongly condemned Iran's attack on civilian infrastructure in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Officials from various countries and international organizations have expressed solidarity with Azerbaijan and denounced the aggression.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan Fergus Auld wrote on social media that the strike by two Iranian drones on Nakhchivan is completely unacceptable. "The UK firmly condemns any action threatening Azerbaijan's security. We stand fully with Azerbaijan and the affected parties. The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation," he said.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned the targeting of Azerbaijan's airport and Turkiye by Iranian UAVs, describing the attacks as acts of hostility and violations of sovereignty, threatening regional security and stability. Qatar reiterated its full support for Turkey and Azerbaijan, emphasizing their right to protect their sovereignty, security, and citizens.
Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys of Lithuania strongly condemned Iran's UAV strikes on civilian infrastructure in Nakhchivan and affirmed Lithuania's solidarity with Azerbaijan.
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Iran's attempts to target the Republic of Turkey and the Republic of Azerbaijan, describing the actions as a blatant violation of international law and universally accepted norms. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stated that these attacks reflect an unjustifiable hostile stance and that repeated aggressive behavior by Iran toward regional countries exacerbates tensions and threatens regional security and stability. The statement also emphasized that the government and people of Saudi Arabia stand fully in solidarity with Turkey and Azerbaijan.
Moldova condemned the UAV attacks targeting Nakhchivan's civilian facilities, which injured two people. Foreign Minister Mihail Pop?oi reaffirmed Moldova's solidarity with Azerbaijan and support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry sharply condemned the UAV attacks on Nakhchivan, stressing the urgency of halting actions that target third countries and escalate conflict. Turkiye reiterated its ongoing support for Azerbaijan.
Kuwait condemned Iran's targeting of Turkiye and Azerbaijan, describing the attacks as clear violations of international law and the UN Charter, and reaffirmed its solidarity with both countries.
Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the drone attack on Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, which resulted in injuries to several civilians. The Georgian Foreign Ministry emphasized that any actions that grossly violate the principles and norms of international law and escalate tensions in the region are unacceptable.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev condemned the UAV attacks on Nakhchivan Airport, calling them acts against Azerbaijan as a brother and ally.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Iran's attacks on Azerbaijan, emphasizing that they demonstrate Iran's role as a regional and global threat.
France is among the countries that have strongly condemned Iran's drone attack on Azerbaijan. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on its 'X' account that France strongly condemns the attack carried out by Iranian drones on Nakhchivan International Airport in Azerbaijan.
The International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO) expressed deep concern over the attacks on Azerbaijan, affirmed full solidarity with the government and people, and emphasized the protection of civilians and critical services as a top priority.
Other responses included foreign ministers and officials from Uzbekistan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkiye, Pakistan, and Israel contacting Jeyhun Bayramov to express deep concern and solidarity with Azerbaijan over the attacks. These statements reflect widespread international condemnation of Iran's aggression and a unified message of support for Azerbaijan's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and civilian protection.