Envoy: Iran possesses evidence of Israeli spies activity in AzerbaijanApril 21, 2012 - 16:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran possesses corroborative evidence and documents substantiating its claims about the activity of Israeli spies and terrorists in Azerbaijan, Tehran's Ambassador to Baku Mohammad Baqer Bahrami said. According to Fars News Agency, speaking to Azeri daily Yeni Musavat, Bahrami underlined “the terrorist nature of Israel,” and stated, "The Quds occupying regime is a cancerous tumor. It is a reality that the regime disturbs security wherever it goes since its nature is intermingled with terrorism and espionage." He said assassination of Iran's nuclear scientists testifies Tehran's claims about the activity and operations of Israeli spies in Azerbaijan. "I assure you that there are documents to substantiate this claim," the envoy said, and reiterated, "High-ranking Iranian officials, especially ministers, would never make such utterances without evidence and documents." Bahrami declined to reveal any further detail about the case, and said the issue should be pursued through proper and relevant channels. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |