Iran is on the verge of martial law announcementJune 22, 2009 - 12:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - One of Iranian opposition leaders, ex-President Mohammad Khatami said Iran is on the verge of martial law announcement.Khatami accused government-controlled media in slander campaign initiation and attempt to link mass opposition protests to foreign governments' and Iranian terrorist groups' activities. Khatami warned the government, "Prohibition for legal protests could make people go too far". The ex-President demanded immediate liberation for opposition activists arrested during recent events. He also spoke about the necessity to restore communication means blocked by government within the last week of disorders, specifically, mobile, SMS and Internet connections, MIGnews.com reported. According to unspecified data, 150 people died in Iran during protest rallies, while official sources reported only 19 dead. 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 | Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. |