Report: Zimbabwe signed agreement to supply Iran with uraniumAugust 10, 2013 - 14:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Zimbabwe has signed a covert agreement to supply Iran with the uranium it needs to develop a nuclear weapon, The Times reported on Saturday, Aug 10. The British daily quoted Gift Chimanikire, the outgoing Zimbabwean deputy mining minister, as saying that he has seen a memorandum of understanding "to export uranium to the Iranians," despite warnings from the U.S. that such a deal may result in serious "ramifications." The minister said that Zimbabwe had struck the deal last year. Nevertheless, the report cited analysts as saying that Zimbabwe's uranium reserves are as yet not ready for export, according to Haaretz. The U.S. and the EU have imposed harsh economic sanctions on Iran with the purpose of stunting its nuclear program. Zimbabwe is also subject to international sanctions over its human rights abuses and election violations. Robert Mugabe, who was last week declared winner of Zimbabwe's disputed presidential election, has previously backed Iran's nuclear drive. Chimanikire is expected to step down next week when Mugabe forms his latest government. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |