Egypt approves Iranian request for passage of vessels through Suez CanalFebruary 20, 2011 - 17:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel says it takes a "grave" view of Iran's plan to send two warships through Egypt's Suez Canal into the Mediterranean, in what would be Tehran's first such move since its 1979 Islamic Revolution. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the comment to his Cabinet Sunday, calling the passage of Iranian warships through the Suez Canal a ploy by Iran to extend its regional influence at a time of instability. Suez Canal officials say they expect the Iranian frigate and supply ship to enter the waterway Monday en route to Syria. They denied reports by Iranian state-run television that the warships already had crossed the canal Sunday. Egypt's new military rulers approved an Iranian request for the transit of the two vessels last Friday, despite decades of strained relations between the two sides, VOA 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. |