Defense Minister says Israel can only rely on itself March 18, 2014 - 13:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel's Defense Minister said his country cannot depend on the United States to lead an action against Iran's nuclear program and that Israel can only rely on itself, according to the Associated Press. Moshe Yaalon said Israel believed "the one who should lead the campaign against Iran is the U.S" but instead, Washington began talks with Tehran. He stated Iran has the upper hand in the talks and that "we (Israelis) have to look out for ourselves." The AP said Yaalon's office confirmed his remarks, which were published in the Israeli daily Haaretz on Tuesday, March 18, but refused to comment whether the defense minister was advocating an Israeli strike on Iran. Yaalon spoke as world powers and Iran are to start a new round of talks over Iran's contested nuclear program in Vienna. Iran denies it seeks nuclear weapons. 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 |  Latest news About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation  About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty.Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |
