Iranian ministry publishes list of 60 "enemy" organizationsJanuary 5, 2010 - 16:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Ministry of Intelligence has issued a list of 60 international organizations and media outlets regarded active in the "soft war" against the Islamic Republic regime. According to the Ministry, collaboration with media outlets such Radio Farda, \British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Human Rights Watch, Freedom House and the George Soros-led Open Society Institute is considered criminal.Following the protests to the alleged fraud in the June presidential elections that gave Mahmoud Ahmadinejad a new term, the Islamic Republic has repeatedly claimed that foreign powers are attempting to topple the government through a "soft war" or what the Revolutionary Guards referred to as "a velvet revolution," radio Liberty reports. 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 | 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. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |