Iran demands U.S. apology for illegal actionsDecember 10, 2011 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A senior Iranian military official said the U.S. government should speedily apologize to Tehran for illegally violating Iran’s airspace in a hostile move. Head of the cultural and propaganda branch of the Joint Chief of Staff Brigadier General Masoud Jazayeri stressed that Iran’s defensive measures will certainly not be limited to its geographical boundaries. He said the unacceptable behaviour on the part of the U.S. government merely increases the prices its nation has to pay. The commander said that Washington has already created challenges for the world security and therefore should be faced with more exact and stronger reactions, IRNA 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 | 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. |