FIREWORKS OVER ARMENIA?

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FIREWORKS OVER AMENIA?

 

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Some people have an addiction to play with fire. It is called pyromania.

Some people are itching to start the WWIII.

First we saw tis;

http://hyeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=18556&st=0&p=247621&hl=fire%20georgia&fromsearch=1entry247621

Then we saw this;

http://hyeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=37998

And now.

First this;

http://www.armenianow.com/news/34206/israel_urges_us_impose_sanctions_iran

 

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News | 16.12.11 | 14:20

Trouble in the region: Russian military base in Armenia as factor in possible war on Iran

 

By Naira Hayrumyan

ArmeniaNow correspondent

The United States has stepped up sanctions against Iran amid ongoing information preparations for the possible application of force against Iran. Both the Islamic Republic and Russia, which remains a major player in the region, have warned that a military strike against Teheran may entail unpredictable consequences.

But Russia has gone further and, in fact, stated that it will take part in the possible war, because it may affect its vital interests. Among these ‘vitally interests’ for Russia may also be its military base, which is located in Armenia and which also has the functions of protecting the security of the South Caucasus ally. The influential Russian Nezavisimaya Gazeta newspaper published an article on Thursday quoting sources as saying that the situation forming around Syria and Iran “causes Russia to expedite the course of improvement of its military groups in the South Caucasus, the Caspian, Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.” The paper quotes sources at the military department as saying that the Kremlin has been receiving information about plans for a U.S.-backed Israeli strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. “The strike will be a sudden one and will happen soon, but the data is unspecified. Tehran’s response is likely to be quick, too, with the possibility of a full-scale war, whose consequences could be unpredictable,” the Russian newspaper writes. “Military base 102 [situated in Gyumri, Armenia] is a key point, Russia’s outpost in the South Caucasus. It occupies a very important geopolitical position. But the Kremlin fears lest it should lose this situation,” the periodical adds. Remarkably, the Russian newspaper suggests a new war is possible between Russia and Georgia. It says that Georgia now blocks the only land transportation route for Russian military cargoes meant for the military base in Armenia, and even fuel now has to be obtained from Iran. “In fact, the Russian-Armenian group in the South Caucasus is already isolated. The war in Iran would mean the cutting of supplies through this channel.” Russia has also decided to “strike” Azerbaijan, dropping hints that it is from its territory that Israel might attack Iran. On Thursday it was officially stated in Baku that Azerbaijan will not be used as a springboard for an attack on Iran. But military expert Colonel Vladimir Popov thinks that in such a situation Azerbaijan may also solve some of its problems as well. “If against the background of the war in Iran, Azerbaijan, with the support of Turkey, attacks Armenia, then, of course, all the attacks of the enemy aircraft against Armenia will be resisted by Russia together with air defense units of the armed forces of Armenia. It is hard to say whether this will be considered as Moscow’s participation in military operations. Undoubtedly, Russian troops will not participate in hostilities in the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. But in the event of a military threat to Armenia, for example, from Turkey or Azerbaijan, Russia is likely to engage in ground battles,” says Popov.

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And then this;

RUSSIA 'TO LOSE' GYUMRI MILITARY BASE IN CASE OF WAR AGAINST IRAN

Tert.am

15.12.11

A war against Iran will be disastrous for Russia as it will lose

its military base in the Armenian city of Gyumri, according to the

Russian news website Newsru.com.

According to the website, Russia is currently preparing for a possible

war in Syria and Iran - both Russia's long-standing allies.

It also said that the Kremlin has been informed that Israel - backed

by the US - will soon attack Iran's nuclear facilities.

"If the war against Iran really starts, then it threatens to be

disastrous for Russia in the sense that it will lose its strong

foothold in South Caucasus - the 102nd military base in Armenia,"

the website wrote.

Further, it said that Russia started to take measures to minimize

losses in case of a war against Iran.

"Now the preparations are almost over. The military base in Armenia

has been completely optimized; the families of the military officers

have been recalled, the number of the Russian garrison near Yerevan

has been reduced, while the military detachments have been moved to

Gyumri - near to the Turkish border," the website wrote.

Further, it said that a possible attack on Iran could come from Turkey.

Edited December 16, 2011 by Arpa