  Iran denies it plans to bomb NATO  June 29, 2011 - 16:09 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has denied claims that it threatened to hit NATO bases in Turkey in case the alliance launches an attack against Syria. “Such reports fall within the media commotion, which is being fueled by certain Western media outlets,” Tehran Times quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast as saying. “Our relations with Turkey are very good, and the reports that are being released about NATO’s actions have no basis in fact,” he stated. “NATO is not able to enter a new game as it has faced many problems in Afghanistan. Turkish officials are wise enough not to engage themselves in games designed by the West.”   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 |  Latest 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. |
