Russian expert: Iran will be apparently attacked from Georgia’s territoryDecember 15, 2011 - 21:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq is a sign of future war against Iran, according to head of the Center for Strategic Research into Contemporary Religion and Politics. “Should the U.S. forces remain in Iraq, it would inevitably lead to unpredictable consequences, with Iran striking heavy blows on the U.S. bases,” Maxim Shevchenko told vesti.az. “Before attacking Iran, the West will have to topple Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria and settle problems with Hezbollah, which surely will target missiles at Israel in case of war against Tehran. Thus, a conclusion emerges that Iran will be apparently attacked from Georgia’s territory, given reports that Israeli air forces are being deployed in Georgian airdromes,” he said. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |