Iran’s President says country to start implementing nuclear dealOctober 22, 2015 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's president has announced that the government will begin fully implementing the landmark nuclear deal reached with world powers, the Associated Press reports. President Hassan Rouhani says in a letter published on his website Thursday, October 22, that work will be done according to considerations and requirements set out by Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei on Wednesday endorsed the deal but warned the government to be vigilant, saying the United States cannot be trusted. Rouhani's letter says Iran's government will start full implementation "with good will." But it adds that Iran will be vigilant in making sure other parties fulfill their obligations. The agreement reached in July with the U.S., Britain, France, China, Russia and Germany curbs Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for lifting crippling international sanctions. 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 | Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. Prosecutors to appeal Armenia ex-President’s acquittal Sargsyan was acquitted on Friday, May 31 more than four years after going on trial on corruption charges. Armenia: 28 protesters arrested after clash with police The Investigative Committee of Armenia has announced the arrest of 28 participants of an opposition demonstration. |