IAEA to report standstill in Iran nuclear issue: diplomatsMay 29, 2015 - 12:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Diplomats say the UN's atomic agency will be reporting a standstill in attempts to probe allegations Iran worked on nuclear arms, in an assessment later Friday, May 29, according to the Associated Press. The International Atomic Energy Agency reports regularly on Iran's nuclear program. But the upcoming summary is particularly important because its investigation figures in an emerging deal meant to restrict Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief, the AP says. The United States and its allies insist the IAEA must rule on the allegations based on its probe as part of any Iran-six world power accord. Iran denies any work — or interest — in nuclear arms and says the accusations are based on phony evidence from Israel, the U.S. and other adversaries. The diplomats demanded anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss the confidential report. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |