Obama convinced Netanyahu to wait a little with attacking IranFebruary 9, 2012 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. President Barack Obama has convinced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to afford some time for the international sanctions imposed on Iran to work, sources in the U.S. administration told the New York Times Thursday, Feb 8. According to the report, it was that agreement that inspired Obama's confidence when he recently told NBC that "I don't think that Israel has made a decision on what they need to do. I think they, like us, believe that Iran has to stand down on its nuclear weapons program." Jerusalem and Washington are divided when it comes to the question of whether Iran's nuclear facilities will soon become "strike-proof." Defense Minister Ehud Barak noted recently that there is a need to act against Iran before it moves its entire nuclear operation to underground facilities. The NYT quoted administration sources as saying that the communication between the Prime Minister's Office and the Oval Office has improved, despite the ongoing difference regarding Israel's West Bank settlement policies. According to the report, Obama has ordered the Iranian issue be discussed independently from all others. Meanwhile, sources in the US administration noted a difference between Barak and Netanyahu's approach to the Iranian threat, saying that while Barak openly discusses his concerns over Iran's nuclear progress, Netanyahu has ordered his cabinet ministers to stay mum. "That's very good advice," a Washington source said, Ynet News 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 | 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. |