Iran slams IATA sanctions against its national airlineFebruary 27, 2012 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Ali Nikzad has condemned the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for imposing ‘political’ sanctions on Iran's national airline, IranAir, Press TV reported, citing IRIB. “IATA’s sanctions on Iran's National Airline have been imposed under the pressure of political powers, and are unacceptable,” Nikzad said during a meeting with Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT) Joan Clos in Tehran. ”Iran does not know the reasons behind IATA’s sanctions against its aviation industry, because airlines across the world work to transport passengers and have nothing to do with religion, race and color,” he added. The Iranian minister emphasized that sanctions have been imposed on IranAir “despite the fact that Iran is a member of the international trade group of airlines and pays membership fees to the body.” 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |