The gradual lifting of sanctions against Iran naturally implies an increase in cooperation between Iran and the West in various fields, including energy. In this regard, Armenia, as the likely transit country for Iranian energy, may increase the scope for Iranian interests in relation to itself. Perhaps work on some bilateral projects will become more active, the terms for the projects Iran-Armenia railway and the North-South highway will be shortened and specified, the project of oil refinery construction on the territory of the Republic of Armenia, near the border of Iran may again enter on the agenda.

With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Iran “ice” in the relations between the two countries did not melt. However, the Iranians reacted to the visit, with their diplomatic subtle humor. For example, the most read newspaper in Iran “Shahrvand” on its front page put Erdogan’s photo labeled “Ottoman Don Quixote in Tehran”, alluding to his pan-Turkic claim.

In 2003-2005 I served in the army, was recognized as the best army athlete, participated in the European Championship and won a medal. I remember the excitement of my comrades. Army years are the most memorable in my life. Every Armenian primarily is bound to be a soldier. Every victory we get due to the peace deserved by you, dear soldier!

On April 7, on the opening ceremony of the fully renovated 4th building of the Central Hospital, Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, 1st Deputy Head of RA AF GS Lt. General Enriko Apriamov, Head of MoD Staff Garnik Hayrapetyan, Chairperson of “Military Doctors’ Armenian Association” NGO Ruzanna Khachatryan were present.
Hospital chief Colonel Aram Asaturyan said in his speech that in the new building will operate the flight examination, therapy, maxillofacial surgery, dentistry and gynecology departments.

Azerbaijani armed forces at the border have already begun to use 120mm caliber mortars. Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov said that “we have so many weapons and equipment that from our strike Armenians hundreds of years will not come to their senses” and that the “first strike would destroy 70% of the enemy.”

Radio-Electronic Warfare – REW with its capabilities became kind of combat operation, method of warfare. Today there is no kind of troops in its composition not having the electronic component. Even if the weapon is super-modern, but if we incapacitate or put under the control its electronics, it turns into scrap-metal. Today, while fighting against the electronics, we may effectively reduce the possibility of military equipment of the enemy without destroying it. For example, it is not necessary to destroy the enemy tank. It is enough to “blind” tank driver with electron beam or disable the breech-sight system.

From 2 to 7 April along the state border of Armenia “Victory Relay” was held, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Relay was launched on February 2 with the Belarusian city of Grodno. Armenia is the third time participating in the “Victory Relay”.