Report: Zimbabwe signed agreement to supply Iran with uraniumAugust 10, 2013 - 14:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Zimbabwe has signed a covert agreement to supply Iran with the uranium it needs to develop a nuclear weapon, The Times reported on Saturday, Aug 10. The British daily quoted Gift Chimanikire, the outgoing Zimbabwean deputy mining minister, as saying that he has seen a memorandum of understanding "to export uranium to the Iranians," despite warnings from the U.S. that such a deal may result in serious "ramifications." The minister said that Zimbabwe had struck the deal last year. Nevertheless, the report cited analysts as saying that Zimbabwe's uranium reserves are as yet not ready for export, according to Haaretz. The U.S. and the EU have imposed harsh economic sanctions on Iran with the purpose of stunting its nuclear program. Zimbabwe is also subject to international sanctions over its human rights abuses and election violations. Robert Mugabe, who was last week declared winner of Zimbabwe's disputed presidential election, has previously backed Iran's nuclear drive. Chimanikire is expected to step down next week when Mugabe forms his latest government. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |