  Iran protests Ankara inaction in terrorist attack in a note to Turkey November 22, 2011 - 18:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has summoned the Turkish ambassador to Tehran to protest Ankara's inaction towards a terrorist attack on an Iranian bus in Turkey earlier this month. Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Umit Yardim on Tuesday, Nov 22 to pass Tehran's protest note at Ankara’s “unacceptable” response to the attack, the ministry said. On Nov 15, armed men opened fire on Iranian bus with 40 passengers, headed for Syria in the Ercis district of Turkey’s Van Province. Nine Iranian nationals, including a seven-year-old child, were injured in the attack. During the meeting with the Turkish envoy, the Iranian Foreign Ministry's director general for Iranian Expatriates reminded Ankara of its obligations to protect the lives and property of Iranian nationals in that country. He also called for the identification and prosecution of the perpetrators behind the Nov 15 attack. Yardim promised to convey Iran's objection to the Turkish government, Press TV reported.   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 U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |
