Iran may sue Russia on S-300 dealSeptember 27, 2010 - 11:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A top Iranian lawmaker said the country can sue Russia if it fails to deliver S-300 missiles to Iran. “The issue can be pursued legally if Russia does not provide Iran with missile system and in such a case compensation should be paid to Iran,” said Alaeddin Boroujerdi, chairman of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee. “We hope that Russia complies with its commitments as it did in case of Bushehr nuclear plant to secure its reputation in the region and the world,” ISNA quoted Boroujerdi as saying. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree last week, officially prohibiting the shipment of S-300 air defense missile systems, armored vehicles, warplanes and helicopters and warships to Iran in line with UN sanctions imposed against Iran following Iran's refusal to halt its nuclear program. 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 | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. |