 Russian expert predicts strengthening of Tehran-Yerevan relations June 3, 2011 - 16:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is interested in balancing between the EU and Russia, Iran and U.S., Middle East Research Institute President said, forecasting stresngthening on Tehran-Yerevan relations. According to Yevgeny Satanovsky, if Azerbaijan starts a new war in Karabakh conflict region, Tehran will probably stay neutral. “However, Iran's Armenian community will clearly offer serious support to Armenia. Same goes for Armenian communities in U.S., Egypt, France, Lebanon,” the expert said. “Iran is irritated by the regime in Azerbaijan, not falling under Tehran's control. Tehran is attempting, through Azerbaijan- residing Iranians to establish its influence on Azerbaijan's territory. To Iran, Azerbaijan- Israel relations is a key issue. To prevent their establishemnt, Iran will go to any length, ” he noted, according to Vesti.az.   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 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. |
