Alexander Goldenshtein: Tehran signals U.S., EU and Israel on start of new eraFebruary 21, 2011 - 11:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Egyptian authorities allowed the passage of two Iranian warships through the Gulf of Suez, according to Al-Akhram Egyptian newspaper. “It’s not a simple provocation, as some Israelis believe. This is a symbolic step, seeking to demonstrate Tehran’s authority in Middle East. The gesture aims to signal U.S., EU and Israel about their inability to prevent Iranian ships’ course through the Gulf of Suez. Before, they had Mubarak to ask for a “favor”; but not now, that a new era has started,” IzRus portal deputy editor-in-chief Alexander Goldenshtein commented on a situation in a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. 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. |