UK says Iran sanctions to be intensified unless nuke deal reachedNovember 12, 2013 - 08:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Monday, November 11 that there would be pressure to intensify sanctions on Iran if it could not reach a deal with world powers over its disputed nuclear program, according to Reuters. But if Tehran could strike a preliminary agreement, world powers would lift some of the sanctions they have imposed on it offering it "limited, proportionate sanctions relief," Hague added, saying he felt there was a real chance of getting a deal. Hague was speaking after Iran and six world powers, including Britain, came close to a preliminary agreement about Tehran's nuclear program in Geneva at the weekend. "It's very important for the Iranian authorities to understand that the pressure will be there for greater sanctions, for an intensification of sanctions, unless an agreement is reached on these matters," Hague told parliament. Playing down reports that France had blocked a deal, Hague said world powers had presented a united front to Iran at the end of the discussions. Britain wants an interim agreement with Iran as a first step towards a full deal on Tehran's nuclear program, he added. In a sign of improving relations between London and Tehran, Britain's Foreign Office said earlier it had appointed a non-resident charge d'affaires to try to improve diplomatic ties after its Iranian embassy was ransacked in 2011. 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. |