The Azerbaijani president has given all necessary instructions regarding the drone attacks on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic from the territory of Iran, and diplomatic steps have been taken, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said, Azerbaijani media report.

Bayramov said that a respective note was handed to and telephone conversations were held.

“Security measures are also at the highest level. The level of preparedness of the [Azerbaijani] armed forces is increasing further. All relevant instructions have also been given,” the Azerbaijani FM added.