Tehran says Iran's nuclear deal policy "lands U.S. in awkward situation"January 28, 2019 - 14:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tehran's wise moves in regards with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has landed the U.S. in an awkward situation, IRNA reports. Addressing the Monday, January 28 morning session of the Iranian parliament, he stressed that under the current situation, Iran has been able to take the best measures. Zarif was in the parliament (Majlis) to answer a question by a parliamentarian enquiring about the the JCPOA. The foreign minister noted that Iran has already voiced its protest against all the disloyalties of the US and the other signatories of the JCPOA. "We believe that, taking national interests into account, we have made the best moves and put the US in a convoluted situation; that's why they are trying their best to come out of isolation." 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |