U.S. military commanders against forceful solution to Iranian problemJune 19, 2007 - 18:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Forceful solution to the Iranian problem is the last variant and I do not support it. The problem must be resolved through diplomatic ways," Commander of U.S. Central Command Admiral William J. Fallon stated in Dushanbe after having a meeting with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmonov. He said, both the USA and Iran are interested in stabilizing the situation in Iraq, this proceeds from the interests of both countries. "US's priorities in the region is stability in Iraq and Afghanistan. Iran might play a constructive role in stabilizing the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan, but it does not want to play that role yet," Admiral Fallon said, RIA "Novosti" reports. 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 | Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. |