Iran: U.S. should “think twice” before taking “collision course” with TehranNovember 3, 2011 - 20:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tehran has stepped up its attacks on the United States, amid speculation that Washington may accelerate plans for missile strikes against Iran’s nuclear programme. The Iranian Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Salehi, said during a visit to Libya that the U.S. should “think twice” before putting itself on a “collision course” with Tehran. Iranian newspapers carry the Supreme Leader’s comments accusing the U.S. of being behind terrorist attacks. Ayatollah Khamenei said he had ’100 undeniable documents’ proving the U.S. had been responsible for terrorism in Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East. Israel has staged a mass drill, simulating the impact of a missile attack by Iran. It follows a week of media reports that Israel may attack Iranian nuclear installations, but the military has dismissed any link. The UN’s nuclear watchdog is due to report on Iran’s nuclear programme next week. “There is going to be a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency, which will highlight some of the progress that Iran has been able to make despite the various other issues and sanctions and other aspects that have slowed it down. But I don’t think that in any way it justifies that type of media headlines that we are having,” said Professor Gerald Steinberg from Bar Ilan University and also a columnist for the Jerusalem Post. Britain says it is keeping its options open in relation to possible military action against Iran over its nuclear programme. A newspaper report said the UK was stepping up contingency plans in anticipation of a request for military help from the U.S., Euronews reported. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |