Azerbaijan and Iran Discuss Regional Security: Nakhchivan Drone Strike Investigation Continues

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on March 23. The ministers discussed measures to stop military escalation in the region and the importance of ensuring security in the Caspian Sea area.

Key Discussion Points

• Military de-escalation: Both ministers exchanged views on possible measures to halt the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East and surrounding regions
• Caspian security: The importance of maintaining security and stability in the Caspian region was emphasized
• Nakhchivan: Minister Bayramov expressed hope that the investigation into drone strikes on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic from Iranian territory would be completed

Other Diplomatic Activity

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry was active on multiple diplomatic fronts the same day:

• Brazil: Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira discussed bilateral cooperation and Middle East security with Bayramov
• Russia: Azerbaijan's MFA sought clarification from Russia over spokesperson Maria Zakharova's remarks that used the name of Azerbaijan's National Leader Heydar Aliyev in an inappropriate context

Military Activity

In accordance with the 2026 training plan, the Azerbaijan Air Force conducted training flights of unmanned aerial vehicles in the directions of Baku and Absheron district at approximately 4:00 PM on March 23.