50 shells have reportedly landed in Iran since beginning of Karabakh warOctober 16, 2020 - 19:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 15, up to 10 rockets hit villages in the Iranian border county of Khoda Afarin, injuring one person. A fresh video has landed online to reveal the moment one of the rockets lands on a building. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Said Khatibzadeh issued a new warning to the warring parties on Friday after stray fire from their conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region wounded a person. “If there is any repetition of such fire, the Islamic Republic of Iran will not remain indifferent,” Khatibzadeh said. As many as 50 shells have reportedly landed in Iran since the beginning of hostilities in Karabakh. Remains of Israeli-produced drones have also been discovered. A six-year-old child was earlier injured in Iran in stray fire from the Azerbaijani side. Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey and Syrian and Libyan mercenaries deployed by Ankara, started a war against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. Foreign and local journalists too have been injured in Azeri shelling of towns and villages. Donations can be made to Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, which has launched a fundraising campaign to support humanitarian efforts in Karabakh. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |