Iran facing political crisisJune 17, 2009 - 21:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Post-electoral situation in Iran may be considered political crisis. Clashes between authorities and Mir-Hossein's proponents will continue for a couple of more days," Iranian studies specialist Sevak Sarukhanyan, deputy director of Nopravank foundation, told journalists today. "The visible stage of political crisis will be overcome, but the crisis will continue on top political layers," he noted. Despite the mass clashes and victims, the country's political system is capable of controlling the situation. "Nevertheless, clashes in big towns will continue. And such clashes will not be between authority and opposition, they will be between authorities and society," the expert stressed. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |