State Department backs Azerbaijan after ‘unprovoked’ Iranian strike
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by Sophie BramsMarch 7, 2026
The State Department on Saturday condemned what it described as an “unprovoked” Iranian drone attack in Azerbaijan that reportedly injured several people, affirming U.S. support for Middle East allies as hostilities grow in the region. “These strikes are flagrant violation of Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and a needless escalation of Iran’s aggression,” Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/7/2026