Russia says Iran is a strategic partner in fight against terrorismSeptember 13, 2017 - 12:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran is a strategic partner of Russia in various fields, including the fight against terrorism, the Russian envoy to Lebanon said, denouncing the US accusations against Tehran on destabilizing the region, IRNA reports. 'We believe that Iran is fighting terrorism shoulder-to-shoulder with Russia,' said Alexander Zasypkin in an exclusive interview with IRNA. He said, 'We want the region to be stable and ask every country to behave proportionately to their territorial size, away from expansionism and greed.' 'Russia does not see such negative behaviors from Iran, therefore, we are sure that Iran is seeking to make the situation calm,' said the Russian ambassador. Answering a question on comments by some analysts that recent air attack against a Syrian military base by Israeli planes was a message to Moscow, he said that Israel had attacked the country even before presence of the Russian troops in Syria. 'Moscow and Tel Aviv has agreed to avoid aerial confrontation; the bombing has to do with Syria and Hezbollah, rather than Russia,' the Russian envoy added. He also rejected the possibility of waging war by Israel against Syria or Hezbollah, saying that there was no indication of such a war. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |