Iran ‘positive’ about U.S. willingness to hold nuke talksFebruary 3, 2013 - 14:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's foreign minister is welcoming the United States' willingness to hold direct talks with Tehran in the standoff over its nuclear program but isn't committing to accepting the offer, The Associated Press reports. Vice President Joe Biden told a security conference Saturday, Feb 2, the U.S. is prepared to talk directly with Iran but insisted Tehran must show it is serious. Iran's Ali Akbar Salehi told the same conference Sunday that Iran views recent U.S. statements "with positive consideration." But he was wary about prospects for talks. He says Iran must be sure the U.S. has "a fair and real intention to resolve the issue" and complains about "threatening rhetoric." New talks involving all five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are due soon. Salehi said they'd be held Feb 25 in Kazakhstan. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |