UK considers how to raise pressure on IranNovember 9, 2011 - 17:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Britain is considering with its international allies how to raise pressure on Iran over its nuclear program, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday, November 9. "Iran needs to change direction. We want a negotiated solution and have extended the hand of reconciliation to Iran time and time again," Hague told parliament. "We are prepared to have further talks but only if Iran is prepared to engage in serious negotiations about its nuclear program without preconditions. If not we must continue to increase the pressure and we are considering with our partners a range of additional measures to that effect," he added, Reuters reported. The UN's nuclear watchdog said Tehran appeared to have worked on designing an atomic bomb and may still be conducting secret research. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |