U.S. wants detailed UN reports on Iran nuke programMarch 9, 2016 - 18:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States is urging the UN agency to provide detailed reporting on Tehran's compliance to a landmark nuclear deal crimping its atomic programs, the Associated Press reports. The request comes after a recent report from the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency that some Western nations among the six countries that struck the deal with Iran find too light on specifics. In contrast, Russia and China, which are also among the six, are content with the report. Chief U.S. IAEA delegate Henry S. Ensher on Wednesday, March 9 told the IAEA's 35-nation board that "robust and detailed reporting on Iran's implementation of its commitments" remains vital even with the agreement now in effect. Pre-deal IAEA reports were more in-depth than the one issued last month — the first since the agreement was implemented. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |