  Pentagon Called Reports on US Invasion of Iran Soon "Absurd Speculations"April 18, 2006 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Pentagon called reports on forthcoming US invasion of Iran "absurd speculations," US military department's official representative Bryan Whitman stated at a briefing in Pentagon. "Like the international community the US President chose diplomacy as a preferred approach to stop Iran's nuclear programs," Bryan Whitman said. At the same time Bryan Whitman did not fully deny the US has plans of military operations in the region. "No one will believe Pentagon does not have plans for all types of potential military developments, including those in Iran," Whitman said. He remarked, Pentagon forms plans based on any development of the situation, RIA Novosti reports.   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 |  Related sections Latest 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. |
