Yemeni rebels ask ally Iran to back away from country’s crisis March 10, 2016 - 17:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A top leader of Yemen's Shiite rebels has issued a harsh rebuke of ally Iran, calling upon Tehran to back away from the crisis in Yemen, the Associated Press reports. Youssef al-Fishi, a top military commander of the rebels known as Houthis,is asking Iranian officials to "remain silent" and "stop exploiting" the Yemeni civil war for their own interests. The remarks, posted on al-Fishi's Facebook page on Thursday, underscore how the formerly firm Houthi-Tehran alliance may be faltering after a year-long Saudi-led air campaign targeting the rebels. The rebuke comes a day after Saudi Arabia announced it has carried out a prisoners' exchange for the first time with Yemeni tribes. The Saudi air campaign and ground offensive aim to roll back Houthi gains after the rebels captured the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, in 2014.  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 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
