U.S. doesn’t not rule out military strike on IranAugust 2, 2010 - 13:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran will make the strategic Gulf region unsafe for all if it comes under attack by the United States over its nuclear programme, the deputy head of the elite Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday. "If the Americans make the slightest mistake, the security of the region will be endangered. Security in the Persian Gulf should be for all or none," Yadollah Javani told the official IRNA news agency. "The Persian Gulf is a strategic region and if it is endangered they (Americans) will suffer losses and our response will be firm. We will defend ourselves if America or Israel resort to any hostile measures against our vital values," he added. The international community led by the United States has stepped up pressure on Iran over its controversial nuclear programme amid concerns that the Islamic republic is engaged in a covert nuclear weapons programme, a charge Tehran vehemently denies. The United States and Israel have not ruled out a military strike to stop Iran's alleged atomic ambitions. Javani's declaration preceded comments by the top US military officer on Sunday that a plan to attack Iran was ready, if needed to stop the Islamic republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he was "extremely concerned" about the possible repercussions of such a strike. Iranian officials have frequently vowed a crushing response to any US and Israeli attacks, AFP reported. 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 petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |