Centrist candidate in Iran presidential race may be disqualifiedJune 10, 2013 - 10:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A centrist candidate in Iran’s presidential race may be disqualified from the June 14 election. The report late Sunday, June 9 by the semi-official Mehr news agency says the country's electoral watchdog may review Hasan Rowhani's qualifications. The semi-official Fars news agency has a similar report, according to The Associated Press. The reasons for the review are reported to be Rowhani's disclosures of confidential information about the country's nuclear program, as well as radical chanting by his supporters at his campaign gatherings. The final decision on Rowhani is expected to be announced on Monday. Rowhani has criticized Iran's nuclear policy, saying it has damaged the country's economy. His supporters have chanted in support of the release of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, who has been under house arrest for more than two years. 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. |