Iran to fortify its land and air borders with new air defense basesMarch 29, 2011 - 17:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Border Police Commander Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaqari said that Iran will deploy new air defense bases at its borders to ensure safety of its borders and improve the air control. He added that electronic technologies were introduced in border units last year. “A master plan has been developed to enhance safety measures at the Iranian border, and it will be approved soon,” MEHR news agency quoted Zolfaqari as saying. On March 28, he inspected the area of Parsabad and Bilasuvar towns located at the Iranian-Azerbaijani border, Trend reported. Iran’s Parsabad has a 100km long border with Azerbaijan. 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 | 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. |