Syria thanks Iran for role in lifting Deir ez-Zor siege September 14, 2017 - 18:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a recent message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has thanked the country for its role in lifting the siege of Deir ez-Zor city, an Islamic State stronghold in eastern Syria, IRNA reports. The Iranian people have always stood by Syria in the fight against terrorism, President Assad said in the letter. "We share our victory with the Iranian people who also sacrifice their blood to stop terrorists," said the Syrian president. "The Syrian Arab Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran are to continue their fight against injustice, aggressions and terrorism threats, he said in his message to Ayatollah Khamenei.  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 Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
