Iran vows revenge for attack on IRGC members February 16, 2019 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran will definitely take revenge on the terrorists that killed Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) members on Khash-Zahedan Road, Major-General Mohammad-Ali Jafari has said, IRNA reports. "If Pakistan doesn't do its duties in fighting terrorism, Iran will fight the terrorist groups organized by regional and extra regional intelligence services," said Major-General Mohammad-Ali Jafari on the sidelines of the ceremony to commemorate the martyrs of the attack on Saturday. Suicide attack on a bus carrying the Islamic Republic Guard Corps (IRGC) personnel killed 27 and wounded 13 in southeastern Iran on Wednesday. A terrorist group called Jaish al-Adl, affiliated to Al-Qaida, claimed responsibility of the incident. General Jafari said, "Attendance of people in the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and their loyalty to the Revolution disappointed the enemies and made them carry out a suicide attack by their mercenaries and terrorists. "The sworn enemies' grudge against the Islamic Revolution shows that Iranian people are treading the right path." 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 |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
