Iran spends billions to support Syria regime – reportOctober 1, 2012 - 16:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran is spending billions of dollars in support of President Assad of Syria, creating a rift at the top of the regime in Tehran as the war remains deadlocked, according to The Times. The high level of spending on a conflict whose outcome remains decidedly undecided has caused a rift between Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his spy chief Qassem Suleimani, who had promised that Iranian support would crush the uprising, according to intelligence seen by the Times. “Suleimani promised Khamenei that he would turn the situation in Syria around and has failed to deliver,” a Western defence source told The Times. According to the report, the ongoing conflict has caused Iran explore ways to hedge its bets should Assad fall, reopening talks with opposition groups such as the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood. “They need time to build the necessary alliances to make sure that Iran is not expelled from Syria forever,” a defense source said. 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. |