Egypt approves Iranian request for passage of vessels through Suez CanalFebruary 20, 2011 - 17:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel says it takes a "grave" view of Iran's plan to send two warships through Egypt's Suez Canal into the Mediterranean, in what would be Tehran's first such move since its 1979 Islamic Revolution. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the comment to his Cabinet Sunday, calling the passage of Iranian warships through the Suez Canal a ploy by Iran to extend its regional influence at a time of instability. Suez Canal officials say they expect the Iranian frigate and supply ship to enter the waterway Monday en route to Syria. They denied reports by Iranian state-run television that the warships already had crossed the canal Sunday. Egypt's new military rulers approved an Iranian request for the transit of the two vessels last Friday, despite decades of strained relations between the two sides, VOA 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 | 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. |