Iranian lawmaker: Syria must be defended from US interferenceAugust 10, 2011 - 20:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Senior Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi says Syria must be defended against US meddling and Damascus must be helped to end the unrest in the country. “Having lost Egypt [following the Egyptian revolution], the US is now targeting Syria,” IRNA quoted head of the Majlis (parliament) National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Boroujerdi as saying. Boroujerdi made the remarks in a meeting with Arab League Secretary-General Nabil al-Arabi in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. “The US aims to defeat the resistance in order to achieve its objectives and the [objectives of the] Zionist regime [of Israel]. [Therefore] Syria must be helped to end the unrest in the country,” the Iranian lawmaker added. Syria has been experiencing unrest in the past months, with demonstrations held both against and in support of the government. Hundreds of people, including security forces, have been killed during clashes in the country since the beginning of the unrest in mid-March. The Syrian opposition claims security forces are behind the killings, but the government blames the deadly violence on foreign-backed armed gangs. Meanwhile, political analysts say the recent decisions by Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait to recall their ambassadors from Damascus could be interpreted as a prelude to foreign intervention in Syria. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |