  Iranian Defense Minister praises his country’s naval might February 20, 2012 - 09:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says the presence of Iranian warships in international waters shows the naval might of the Islamic Republic. According to Press TV, Vahidi said on Sunday, Feb 18 night that such overseas presence was within the country's rights. He noted that the Navy’s missions abroad were based on policies aimed at enhancing Iran's naval capabilities and readiness. On Saturday, Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that the country’s 18th fleet had sailed through Egypt’s Suez Canal into the Mediterranean. Sayyari said that this was the second time that an Iranian naval fleet had passed through the waterway since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. He noted that the mission showed that the sanctions the enemies imposed on the country had not been able to adversely affect Iran’s scientific progress and military capabilities.   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 |  Latest news Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit.Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. |
