Iranian air force to start exercises in Persian Gulf on MondayJune 22, 2009 - 12:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's air force will start exercises on Monday in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman in order to raise "its operational and support capability", the official news agency IRNA said on Sunday."In this manoeuvre there will be long-distance flights of around 3,600 km (2,237 miles) along with aerial refueling from tanker to fighter jet and from fighter jet to fighter jet. "There will also be low altitude flights over the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman by Iranian fighter jets over distances of 700 km," it said. The plans for the military exercises were already announced some time ago. The IRNA report made no mention of protests in Iran over its disputed election. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |