Washington warns Ankara against gas deal with IranNovember 7, 2009 - 18:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There are no changes regarding U.S. economic sanctions on Tehran, Assistant Secretary for Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon said when commenting on Washington's attitude over an energy deal signed between Turkey and Iran. "The United States doesn't do economic business with Iran, and we also don't think it's time for business as usual with Iran for other countries. We also have legislation that requires sanctions when other countries make significant investments in Iran's energy sector, and none of that has changed," he said, Anatolian News agency 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. |