Unbelievable that White House even slightly interested in attack on IranOctober 17, 2007 - 13:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I suppose the U.S. military staffs, like the staffs of other states, have elaborated action plans for emergency situations. The military have certainly worked out tactic plans in case of conflict with Iran. It's the duty of any army," said Jon Wolfsthal, International Security Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. According to him, it's unbelievable that the White House is even slightly interested in attack on Iran. "First, the U.S. leadership understands that a limited operation will not eliminate Iran's nuclear facilities and will not put off development of nuclear weapons in the country. Second, stabilization of Iraq is the supreme priority of the administration and an operation against Iran will frustrate fulfillment of this task. Third, with support of western states, Washington thinks that there is still a real possibility to resolve the problem via diplomatic measures capable to neutralizer the Iranian nuclear problem without large-scale hostilities," he said. "Within next 15 months we will witness attempts to force the Iranian leaders to stop the nuclear program. However, the final decision will be made by the next U.S. President," Wolfsthal 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |