Iran says new sanctions can complicate nuke talksAugust 1, 2013 - 17:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday, Aug 1, possible new U.S. sanctions will not change Tehran’s nuclear policy, but could complicate talks with world powers, The Associated Press reports. The reaction followed the U.S. House passage of calls to tighten sanctions on Iran’s oil sector, which already is under major pressures from Western economic measures seeking to rein in Iran’s nuclear program. The U.S. plan now moves to the Senate. Iranian state TV quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Araghchi as saying sanctions will not stop the country’s nuclear advance. Araghchi claimed the new American proposals could set back efforts at dialogue. Iran and world powers seek to resume talks after Sunday’s swearing-in of moderate President Hassan Rouhani, who has urged for more international outreach. The West fears Iran seeks to develop nuclear arms. Tehran denies the charge. 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. |