Baku: Iran has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent deployment of drones toward Azerbaijan, as communicated by Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. The announcement was made during a press briefing where Bayramov emphasized the seriousness of the incident, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the incident prompted immediate reaction from Azerbaijan, resulting in multiple diplomatic exchanges between the two countries. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received a call from the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, while Bayramov engaged in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart to discuss the matter. Iran has maintained that the drones were not launched by their forces, attributing the act to provocations by third countries. The Iranian authorities have assured Azerbaijan that a comprehensive investigation will be undertaken to address the situation.
Foreign Minister Bayramov elaborated on the current status, stating, “At the current stage, this is the situation regarding the issue.” The assurance of a serious inquiry by Iran is seen as a crucial step in addressing the tensions stirred by the drone incident, as both nations continue to navigate the diplomatic complexities involved.