 AZERBAIJAN PREPARES BRIDGEHEAD FOR WAR AGAINST IRANThis sensational information appeared in the Russian media. The tension in the relations between the United States and Iran causes the concern of the official Yerevan. Both, President Kоcharian and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Vartan Oskanyan have voiced their concern with the possible consequences of the armed conflict between Washington and Teheran. If the confrontation is not being eased in the coming weeks, the most pessimistic expectations may fulfill. The world press is already discussing the terms of the new war to be started by the Americans.  June 2, 2003PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian mass media (''Nezavisimaya Gazeta'', the '''Namedni'' TV program on the NTV TV station) last week spread a sensational information saying that Azerbaijan would become a bridgehead for the military operation against Iran. According to the information of Russian journalists, this has already been decided together with country's authorities. It is already known that Iranian authorities have addressed a Note of protest to the Azerbaijani foreign Ministry in this connection. The Azeri officials, naturally, deny this information. The head of the foreign relations department of the President's apparatus, Novruz Mamedov said recently that there was no Note of protest from Iran, as the official Baku had never discussed with anyone the issue of using the territory of Azerbaijan for attacking Iran. Almost the same said already the foreign Minister Vilayat Guliyev. However, these statements do not mean anything. It would be naive to expect that Baku authorities might have confirmed the fact of negotiations concerning participation of Azerbaijan in the possible war with Iran. Meanwhile, the good attitude of the White House towards Baku allows assuming that Washington is really counting on the opening of the South-Western front. Many in Baku liked the idea of being involved in the anti-Iraqi coalition. Some political scientists of Azerbaijan believe that in case of a successful implementation of the scenario the regional situation may change in favor of Azerbaijan. This is what Zerkalo writes: '' It may be followed by the change of the political course of Washington concerning the peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict.''  Most popular in the section Who is who in the web of so many Sargsyans Controversy in quotations Split of opposition votes There will be no ideal solution    At focus More articles in this section6 simple facts about Armenia–Karabakh–Azerbaijan triangle  Everything you need to knowMain arguments of Armenia’s first President Next Karabakh proposals will be even worseBizarre election promises Church taxation and restoration of monasteries in Western Armenia |  Other articles Latest news Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani.POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed.Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. |
