Iran says Israel is unable to eliminate Assad May 7, 2018 - 17:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has fired back at Israel after their Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz has said that his country will ‘eliminate’ Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad if he continues to allow Iran to use Syrian bases, Al-Masdar News says. “Israel cannot do anything; they cannot do it,” the Iranian National Security and Foreign Policy Committee representative Hassan Beyji told RIA Novosti this afternoon in regards to eliminating Assad. The Iranian official continued that Iran’s presence in Syria is legal and approved by the government in Damascus. “Our presence in Syria in the form of consultations is legal and (occurs) at the request of the Syrian government," said Beyji.  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 Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
