Iran says U.S. 'worried about Islamic State defeat'November 30, 2017 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry said on Thursday, November 30 that the U.S. repetition of the "baseless accusasion" against the Islamic Republic shows they are worried and shocked at Daesh (Islamic State) fall, IRNA reports. “Over-repeating the claims against Iran shows that the U.S. authorities have either purposely turned a blind eye to the reality of Daesh defeat in Iraq and Syria or are surprised and worried at the fact that the terrorist group has lost its territory and dominance in some parts of Iraq and Syria,” said Bahram Qasemi, reacting to the recent remarks made by Vice President of the United States Mike Pence. Qasemi said, “Accusing Iran of supporting terrorism by the U.S. authorities takes place while we have always known the security of the region as ‘our own security’, and it has been five years since we, responsibly and with the purpose of safeguarding the stability and security in the region, stood by the Iraqi and Syrian governments and peoples.” He added that neither any individual nor any country "can deny Iran’s constructive role in fighting the ominous phenomenon of terrorism." Saying that the US’ behavior is the reason of instability, insecurity, complication of security situation, and expansion of terrprism in the Middle East, Qasemi added, “The only way to purge the Middle East from terrorism, tensions, and disastrous wars is dialog, cooperation and trust among the countries of the region.” He also said he wanted the extra-regional countries not to fan the flames if they don’t play a constructive role in the region. “Surely, security, peace, respecting the countries’ sovereignty, avoiding interfering in the countries’ internal affairs, fighting terrorism, and not having multiple standards are in the benefit of all the people and countries of the world.” Related links: 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |