  U.S. accuses Iran of "alarming provocations" amid nuke tensions April 20, 2017 - 13:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has accused Iran of "alarming ongoing provocations" aimed at destabilising the Middle East and undermining America's interests in the region, BBC News reports. "An unchecked Iran has the potential to travel the same path as North Korea and to take the world along with it," Tillerson said. President Donald Trump earlier ordered a review of the Iran nuclear deal. However, the U.S. admits that Tehran is complying with the 2015 agreement. Iran has so far made no public comments on the latest developments. It has repeatedly denied accusations by the West that it was ever trying to develop nuclear weapons. On Tuesday, April 18, Washington accused North Korea of trying to "provoke something", after Pyongyang conducted a failed missile test over the weekend. North Korea said it may test missiles on a weekly basis, and warned of "all-out war" if the U.S. takes military action.   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 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. |
