Israel to notify 12 hrs prior to launching attack on IranJanuary 23, 2012 - 13:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel informed Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey, during his visit over the weekend, that it would not request U.S. authorization for an attack on Iran, and that it would give only twelve hours warning before launching such an attack, Mondoweiss reports as citing the Sunday Times. According to the report, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu does not trust U.S. President Barack Obama and believes the President might do everything in his power to prevent an attack if informed in advance, for fear of rising oil prices in an election year. Only a few weeks ago Tehran was threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, used by a third of the world's seaborne oil trade, if new sanctions cripple its oil exports. On Jan 23, European Union ambassadors agreed to impose an embargo on Iranian oil imports, but decided to delay the full implementation of the ban until July 1. 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. |