Iran won't tolerate Israel's presence near borders, Tehran tells BakuOctober 1, 2021 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran will not tolerate Israel’s presence near the country’s borders and will take due measures against the regime’s activities, Press TV reports. Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks on Thursday, September 30 while receiving credentials of the new Ambassador of Azerbaijan. Stressing that countries had the right to hold military exercises within their territories in line with safeguarding their national sovereignty, the Iranian foreign minister said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran does not tolerate the presence and activity of the Zionist regime against its national security and will take any necessary action in this regard.” Amir-Abdollahian voiced dissatisfaction about the recent mistreatment of Iranian truck drivers and the arrest of two of them en route to Armenia by Azeri border guards, and expressed dismay over the recent negative statements by the Republic of Azerbaijan. Iran recently held military drills in the country’s northwestern border area, which was criticized by Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev said he was “very surprised” by Iran’s decision to hold drills close to his country’s borders, and questioned the timing of the maneuvers. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |