Post-electoral unrest in Iran - internal conflict inside the stateJune 18, 2009 - 20:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Post-electoral unrest in Iran is the state's internal affair, so I don't find it right to make any assessments, Caucasus Institute Director Alexander Iskandaryan told a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent. Tense situation in Iran following presidential elections will not affect neighboring states, let alone change Tehran's attitude to Armenia. "I'll again repeat myself by saying that it's a conflict inside the state, so it's better to refrain from making assessments," he stressed.It's already a week Iran has seen mass protests. Over 1 million people have today gathered in streets to support opposition leader Mir Hossein Musavi. Almost the entire town is participating in the demonstration. According to official results published by Iranian CEC, winner in presidential elections is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who received 62.6% of votes. Reformer Mir Hossein, 33.7%, came next, followed by Mohsen Rezai (1.7%) and Mehdi Karrubi (0.85%). 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |