Israeli Defense Minister to discuss Iran nuke program in WashingtonFebruary 27, 2012 - 17:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak headed for Washington on Monday, February 27 his office said, for talks with U.S. officials expected to focus on the nuclear standoff with Iran. During his two-day visit, Barak is scheduled to meet Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, Vice President Joe Biden, and National Security Adviser Tom Donilon - who was in Israel last week, M&C reported, citing DPA. The visit comes a week before scheduled talks at the White House between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who on Sunday told his cabinet that Iran would top the agenda. Media reports that Israeli leaders believe time was running out to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb with sanctions alone have raised fears in the United States that its key Middle Eastern ally would launch preemptive airstrikes. Israel has welcomed US and European sanctions against Iran but its leaders, including Barak, have said that all options remain on the table. Barak has denied a rift exists between Israel and the United States on how to deal with Iran, which says its nuclear programme is peaceful. 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. |