Syrian army denies Israeli airstrikes hit Iranian base in southern SyriaJuly 3, 2018 - 16:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A source from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has denied reports regarding an alleged Israeli airstrike on an Iranian base in Daraa on Tuesday, July 3, Al-Masdar News says. According to the military source, no airstrikes or missiles were fired from Israel, despite claims by opposition activists via social media. The opposition activists alleged that the Israeli military bombed a base belonging to the Iranian-backed forces in the southern province of Daraa. However, no Syrian government sources reported any such attacks taking place in southern Syria. Typically, when the Israeli Air Force attacks the Syrian military or an Iranian base, the pro-government media channels are first to report such strikes. 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. |