Iran does not accept Turkey as mediatorDecember 9, 2009 - 17:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Barack Obama's statement on Turkey's ability to relieve nuclear energy -related strain between Iran and world community gave rise to Tehran's negative reaction. Iranian Foreign Ministry official representative Ramin Mehmanperest reiterated Tehran's statement on the issue: "We clearly expressed our position on nuclear energy issue. We don't believe other states authorized to comment on our approach." After their White House meeting, Obama and Erdogan spoke with media representatives on the possibility of Turkey's mediation in Iran's nuclear program -related issue, Iran.ru 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 | 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. |