Iran shoots 6 missiles to "terrorist positions in Syria"October 1, 2018 - 11:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday, October 1 shot 6 surface-to-surface ballistic missiles to takfiri militant positions in eastern Euphrates in Syria, IRNA reports. "Security of the Iranian people is the Armed Forces' redline and the IRGC spares no efforts in maintaining peace and security," IRGC public relations office announced in a statement. . IRGC will give "crushing response to any wickedness, it added. During the operation, IRGC shot six ballistic missiles from aerospace base in western Iran and targeted terrorists from a distance of 570km. Meanwhile, seven drones also bombarded terrorists' positions, IRGC reported. In the operation, some of the leaders and agents of the recent terrorist crimes have been killed or injured, and their infrastructures and ammunition stockpiles have been destroyed. At least 25 people, including women and children, were killed and more than 60 others injured in September 22 terror attack in Ahvaz which took place during a military parade held to mark the 38th anniversary of the eight-year (1980-88) war imposed on Iran. The self-proclaimed Saudi-affiliated Al-Ahwaz terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |