Iran facing political crisisJune 17, 2009 - 21:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Post-electoral situation in Iran may be considered political crisis. Clashes between authorities and Mir-Hossein's proponents will continue for a couple of more days," Iranian studies specialist Sevak Sarukhanyan, deputy director of Nopravank foundation, told journalists today. "The visible stage of political crisis will be overcome, but the crisis will continue on top political layers," he noted. Despite the mass clashes and victims, the country's political system is capable of controlling the situation. "Nevertheless, clashes in big towns will continue. And such clashes will not be between authority and opposition, they will be between authorities and society," the expert stressed. 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 | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |