Patriot deployment in Turkey to lead to "world war" – Iranian official December 15, 2012 - 20:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The planned deployment of NATO Patriot missiles along Turkey's border with Syria could lead to a "world war" that would threaten Europe as well, Iran's military chief of staff said, according to Reuters. Turkey asked NATO for the Patriot system, designed to intercept aircraft or missiles, in November to help bolster its border security after gunfire from war-torn Syria spilled into Turkish territory. General Hassan Firouzabadi, the Iranian armed forces chief, said Tehran wanted its neighbor Turkey to feel secure but called for NATO to drop plans to deploy the Patriots. "Each one of these Patriots is a black mark on the world map, and is meant to cause a world war," Firouzabadi was quoted as saying by the Iranian Students' News Agency. "They are making plans for a world war, and this is very dangerous for the future of humanity and for the future of Europe itself." Iran has been a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad throughout the 21-month uprising against his rule. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta signed an order on Friday to send two Patriot missile batteries to Turkey along with American personnel to operate them, following similar steps by Germany and the Netherlands.   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. |
