U.S. presidential hopeful threatens to totally obliterate IranApril 22, 2008 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton displayed tough talk in an interview airing on ABC News "Good Morning America" Tuesday. Asked what she would do if Iran attacked Israel with nuclear weapons, Clinton said, "I want the Iranians to know that if I'm the president, we will attack Iran," Clinton said. "In the next 10 years, during which they might foolishly consider launching an attack on Israel, we would be able to totally obliterate them." Iran and Israel last exchanged threats in early April. On April 7, Israeli Infrastructure Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer threatened Iran that in case of attack "Israel's reaction will be severe." Coming with a response on April 15, Iranian deputy commander of the regular armed forces, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said that Iran will raze Israel to the ground if the latter dares to attack the Islamic Republic. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |