Russian expert predicts strengthening of Tehran-Yerevan relationsJune 3, 2011 - 16:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is interested in balancing between the EU and Russia, Iran and U.S., Middle East Research Institute President said, forecasting stresngthening on Tehran-Yerevan relations. According to Yevgeny Satanovsky, if Azerbaijan starts a new war in Karabakh conflict region, Tehran will probably stay neutral. “However, Iran's Armenian community will clearly offer serious support to Armenia. Same goes for Armenian communities in U.S., Egypt, France, Lebanon,” the expert said. “Iran is irritated by the regime in Azerbaijan, not falling under Tehran's control. Tehran is attempting, through Azerbaijan- residing Iranians to establish its influence on Azerbaijan's territory. To Iran, Azerbaijan- Israel relations is a key issue. To prevent their establishemnt, Iran will go to any length, ” he noted, according to Vesti.az. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |