Iranian-Armenian relations

[Mos]

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Iran to partake in Moscow airshow

Hope there is a chance to see the only in service and combat ready Tomcats in the wold fly in Russia........Iranian ones at that.

I hope to see more Iran-Russia military cooperation - as it is good for us - creating the strong axis of Moscow-Yerevan-Tehran.

[Federate]

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Armenian historical monuments in Iran are under State protection (video)

July 25, 2011 | 14:05

YEREVAN. - Armenian historical monuments on the territory of Iran are under State protection, said historian, expert in Armenian culture Samvel Karapetyan on Monday.

Armenian working group visited Iran for one month on June 10 in a framework of a joint project with Iranian counterparts. The group visited four of former Armenian provinces - Parspatunik or Karadag, Artaz (Maku), Khoy, Zarevand (current Salmast) and passed Urmia (Kaputan).

“We have been in 4 provinces. The diversity and the amount of monuments is the same as in Armenia, Karabakh or Western Armenia. These territories are inhabited by Azerbaijanis or Kurds, we met Armenians only in Salmast,” said Karapetyan. “Historical Armenian lands are abundant not only with churches but also fortresses, especially belonging to the era of Kingdom of Van.”

The scientist added that several thousands of Armenian monuments have been preserved in Iran. The group managed to photo and videotape around 4000 of them. In future these materials will be used for photo albums, books and movies.

http://news.am/eng/news/68998.html

[Mos]

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^^^ Iran in all has done a good job of sustaining our cultural sites and communities in their country. One could argue better than Georgia.

[Armanen]

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^^^ Iran in all has done a good job of sustaining our cultural sites and communities in their country. One could argue better than Georgia.

Not an argument, it would stating a fact. Iran has been much better in this regard and overall in its treatment of Armenians both on a governmental and non-governmental level.

[Mos]

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One of the things I am hoping is that the political elements advocating Iranian nationalism over religious ideals advocated by the more conservatives and people around Ayatollah, take power in Iran. In my view, such a political change would be very good for our relations. I am not saying for there to be secular government, but for those particular elements to take power. One of the key people of that is Esfandiar Mashaei, who is also close with Ahmadinejad and has been speculated to maybe be the future president.

[Davo88]

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I thought that this Persian mosque in Yerevan is just a cultural centre, not a working mosque.

[Armanen]

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It is a Shia mosque that mainly caters to the Iranians who visit Armenia, the diplomats from the Iranian embassy, and some random Muslims who may need a place to pray should they find themselves in Yerevan. It is the only functioning mosque in Armenia though.

[Mher]

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One of the things I am hoping is that the political elements advocating Iranian nationalism over religious ideals advocated by the more conservatives and people around Ayatollah, take power in Iran. In my view, such a political change would be very good for our relations. I am not saying for there to be secular government, but for those particular elements to take power. One of the key people of that is Esfandiar Mashaei, who is also close with Ahmadinejad and has been speculated to maybe be the future president.

He has also made some statements favoring the U.S and Israel. A part of why Iran has good relations with Armenia is because Azerbaijan and Turkey are so friendly with the USA and Israel, where as Armenia is closer to Russia. Therefore it's not necessarily a good thing for us if Iran became less religious and more progressive. Also, one of the reasons they have tense relations with Azerbaijan is Azerbaijan's secular government policies. That's why I don't know if it would be that great if he became a rule. Regardless though, i don't think Iran's religious leadership would allow someone like him become president.

[Mos]

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He has also made some statements favoring the U.S and Israel. A part of why Iran has good relations with Armenia is because Azerbaijan and Turkey are so friendly with the USA and Israel, where as Armenia is closer to Russia. Therefore it's not necessarily a good thing for us if Iran became less religious and more progressive. Also, one of the reasons they have tense relations with Azerbaijan is Azerbaijan's secular government policies. That's why I don't know if it would be that great if he became a rule. Regardless though, i don't think Iran's religious leadership would allow someone like him become president.

He is part of the conservative section of Iranian politicians (e.g. Ahmadinejad) that want to bring in more Iranian nationalism, along side the religious elements. They are not pro-Israel/US, maybe in the other wing there may be. What there needs to be is a steady balance between the religious elements and nationalistic. To much of either can hurt us.

[Mos]

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PJAK terrorist group receiving training in Armenia’
Political Desk

On Line: 17 August 2011 14:29
In Print: Thursday 18 August 2011

TEHRAN - Members of the counter-revolutionary group PJAK (the Party for a Free Life in Kurdistan) are receiving training in parts of Armenia, Iranian Army Colonel Aziz Hassan-Aqdam said on Wednesday.

“The terrorist group PJAK, after suffering a heavy defeat in the south of West Azerbaijan (Province), went to the northern part of the province,” Hassan-Aqdam stated.

Some members of the terrorist group have fled to Bouralan, in the north of the province, and they are also receiving training in some parts of Armenia, he noted.

However, security has been restored in the north of the province and the border guards of Maku are ready to repel any attack, he added.

Troops from 32 border posts guarding Maku region

Hassan-Aqdam also said that troops stationed at 32 border posts are protecting the border in the Maku region and cameras have also been installed to monitor areas where there are no guards.

Fifty vehicles, 80,850 liters of diesel fuel, 32,495 packets of foreign cigarettes, 197 satellite receivers, 17 guns, 8.285 kilos of illicit drugs, 73 antiques, and 177 pornographic CDs have been seized by the Maku border police over the past few months.

In addition, 289 smugglers were arrested and 196,500 U.S. dollars, 118,000 euros, and 198 million Turkish liras were seized from the smugglers.