Israeli Defense Minister to discuss Iran nuke program in Washington February 27, 2012 - 17:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak headed for Washington on Monday, February 27 his office said, for talks with U.S. officials expected to focus on the nuclear standoff with Iran. During his two-day visit, Barak is scheduled to meet Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, Vice President Joe Biden, and National Security Adviser Tom Donilon - who was in Israel last week, M&C reported, citing DPA. The visit comes a week before scheduled talks at the White House between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who on Sunday told his cabinet that Iran would top the agenda. Media reports that Israeli leaders believe time was running out to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb with sanctions alone have raised fears in the United States that its key Middle Eastern ally would launch preemptive airstrikes. Israel has welcomed US and European sanctions against Iran but its leaders, including Barak, have said that all options remain on the table. Barak has denied a rift exists between Israel and the United States on how to deal with Iran, which says its nuclear programme is peaceful.   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 |  Latest 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. |
