Iran says Israel is unable to eliminate AssadMay 7, 2018 - 17:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has fired back at Israel after their Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz has said that his country will ‘eliminate’ Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad if he continues to allow Iran to use Syrian bases, Al-Masdar News says. “Israel cannot do anything; they cannot do it,” the Iranian National Security and Foreign Policy Committee representative Hassan Beyji told RIA Novosti this afternoon in regards to eliminating Assad. The Iranian official continued that Iran’s presence in Syria is legal and approved by the government in Damascus. “Our presence in Syria in the form of consultations is legal and (occurs) at the request of the Syrian government," said Beyji. 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 | 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. |