Iran says it arrested several people on charges of spying for U.S.January 9, 2012 - 09:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's secret services claim to have arrested several people on charges of spying for the U.S. and seeking to disrupt the country’s elections, Daily Mail reports. Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi was quoted by state TV as saying the suspects were in touch with their CIA contacts through the Internet. He said that the alleged spies were working for the CIA and kept in contact with each other through social networking. Mr Moslehi told IRNA that “the detainees were in contact with abroad through cyberspace networks.” He added: “We arrested them after we obtained full information about their espionage activities.” He did not identify them, and did not say how many were arrested or when, but accused them of plotting to disrupt the country's parliamentary elections on March 2. Iran periodically announces the capture or execution of alleged U.S. or Israeli spies, and often no further information is released. 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. |