Iran's Supreme Leader warns against undermining nuke talksNovember 4, 2013 - 10:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Supreme Leader has warned against undermining negotiators engaged in talks with the West over its nuclear programme, according to The Associated Press. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has come out in support of President Hassan Rouhani's policy of outreach to the West. His remarks come ahead of a new round of talks scheduled for Thursday, November 7 in Geneva. Diplomats "are on a difficult mission and nobody should weaken those who are on assignment," Khamenei is quoted as saying. "Nobody should consider our negotiators as compromise-seekers," he added. Iranian officials maintain that the country will not concede what it considers to be its fundamental right to nuclear activity, and that the United States remains its enemy. "From one hand, the Americans smile and show interest in talks but on the other hand they immediately say all options are on the table," Khamenei was quoted as saying by state TV. Related links: 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. 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. 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. |