Commander: Iran's navy fully prepared to defend country's interestsDecember 3, 2011 - 10:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's navy is "fully prepared" to defend the country's interests even in international waters, a senior navy commander said. “All activities of our enemies ... are within our reach. Our naval forces are fully prepared to defend the country's interests even in international waters,” IRNA quoted Siavash Joreh as saying. Iran is at loggerheads with Western powers over its nuclear program which they fear is aimed at making nuclear weapons. The United States and Israel do not rule out military action against Iran if diplomacy fails. Tehran says its nuclear work is peaceful. 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 | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. |