Iran closes its airspace to Azerbaijan's militaryOctober 5, 2021 - 19:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has closed its airspace to Azerbaijan's air force, which supplies military equipment equipment to the Nakhijevan Autonomous Republic, Haqqin.az reported Tuesday, October 5. According to Azeri media publications, the country's defense department has already been notified of the change. "Baku regarded this decision as another betrayal against Azerbaijan, which is instigated by the Armenian government," the Defense Ministry reportedly said. "Iran is actively using the territory of Azerbaijan as a transit for most of its transportation. First of all, we are talking about the North-South transport corridor." "Iran's betrayal will not cause tangible harm to Azerbaijan, since the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan has preferred other routes when supplying military equipment to Nakhijevan Autonomous Republic. However, Tehran's political decision pushes Baku to unambiguous conclusions about the foreign policy reference points of the Iranian government." Azerbaijan, which currently controls part of an interstate road in Armenia's south, has imposed strict regulations on Iranian trucks on their way to the Armenian capital over the past one month and a half, forcing them to pay $130 tolls. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. 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. |