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Source Inside Iran Warns of Possible Violent Attack as People Flee Tehran and Borders Begin Closing
The Armenian Report received information from a source inside Iran who said they were warned about a possible violent attack in the coming days. The source told The Armenian Report that people are leaving Tehran and moving to other cities they believe are safer. The information shared with The Armenian Report suggests that fear and uncertainty are growing among civilians. According to the source, the warning has pushed some people to leave the capital quickly. The source did
Seven Months Pregnant, Elmira Karapetyan Wins European Silver in Sport Shooting
Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan won a silver medal at the European Championship currently being held in Yerevan — competing while seven months pregnant. With her baby bump visible beneath her competition gear, Karapetyan stepped onto the range and delivered a performance that inspired the home crowd. The championship has brought together top shooters from across Europe, with athletes competing in various individual and team events. Karapetyan competed in the women’s 10m ai
First Stranded Armenians Return from UAE and Gulf States — Paying$1,200 Per Ticket to Get Home
The first group of Armenian citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states has safely returned to Yerevan. The group arrived early Tuesday on a special flight from Oman after days of travel disruption caused by the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Air travel across the Middle East has been heavily affected since Saturday, when U.S. and Israeli air strikes against Iran led to Iranian retaliation. As a result, thousands of re
Hamlet Manukyan Named Best European Gymnast of 2025 After Public Vote
European champion Hamlet Manukyan has been named the Best European Gymnast of 2025 after winning a major public poll organized by the International Gymnastics Federation. The Armenian athlete earned a total of 1,030,759 votes. This gave him 51% of the overall vote and placed him first in the final results. The award was decided by fans and supporters who took part in the online poll. Manukyan finished ahead of Azerbaijan’s Tofik Aliyev, who received 988,538 votes. Aliyev earn
Armenian Junior Shooters Take Top Two Places in Youth Competition
Armenia’s young shooters achieved excellent results in the youth individual competition at the European Championship in Yerevan. Two Armenian athletes finished in the top two positions, showing strong promise for the future of the sport in the country. Lilit Mkrtchyan took first place in the youth event with a total of 366 points. Her score was the highest in the competition and secured the gold medal. Yana Hakobyan finished second with 362 points, earning the silver medal.
Armenian Men’s Team Wins Gold in Moving Target Mixed Run at European Championship
Members of the Armenian shooting team have once again won medals at the European Championship taking place in Yerevan. The competition is being held at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex, one of the largest sports venues in the country. Armenia’s men’s team had a very successful performance. The team, made up of Hovhannes Margaryan, Hayk Minasyan, and Gor Khachatryan, won the gold medal in the team competition. Their combined results placed them ahead of other na
Armenia Says No Citizens Reported Among Victims in Middle East Crisis
Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said there is currently no information about citizens of the Republic of Armenia being among the victims of the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The statement was reported by the press secretary of the RA Foreign Minister, Ani Badalyan. According to official information, in order to promptly respond to questions of concern to citizens, hotlines are operating, providing updated information about possible changes to flights. The minist
Cruise Ship With Armenian Passengers Trapped in Dubai After Iranian Strikes
A cruise ship carrying around 7,000 passengers, including Armenian citizens, has been unable to leave the port of Dubai after Iran carried out strikes on infrastructure in the city. Among those on board are Armenians who were planning to return home to Yerevan in the coming days. Journalist Nata Harutyunyan and her friend were preparing to begin their cruise on February 28. However, shortly before departure, Iran launched strikes that affected infrastructure in Dubai. Soon af
Team Armenia Adds New Medal as Yerevan Hosts Europe’s Best Shooters
Armenia won another medal on the third day of the European Shooting Championships held in Yerevan. The competition brought together top shooters from across Europe, and Armenian athletes once again reached the podium in the moving target event. In the mixed team competition of the moving target, Armenia was represented by two pairs. The first pair included Gohar Harutyunyan and Gor Khachatryan. The second pair was made up of Lilit Mkrtchyan and Hayk Minasyan. Both teams compe
Iran Says Ties With Armenia Must Continue Despite Trump’s TRIPP Project
Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia, Khalil Shirgholami , said that relations between Armenia and Iran must continue regardless of Armenia’s foreign policy choices. He made the remarks during a press conference on March 2, when he was asked about Armenian-American relations in the context of the ongoing war against Iran. The ambassador said that the deep cooperation between Armenia and Iran requires steady interaction. He explained that from a military, economic, and identity perspe
Armenia Sends Condolences to Iran After Death of Supreme Leader in U.S.–Israeli Strikes
Armenia’s leaders on Monday expressed condolences to Iran after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials in ongoing U.S.-Israeli air strikes. The Armenian government also called for calm and a diplomatic solution as tensions rise in the Middle East. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a letter to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. In his message, Pashinyan wrote, “We are following the developments around Iran with great concern,” and offered condo
Armenia Wins First Gold Medals at European Shooting Championship in Yerevan
Armenia has won its first gold medals at the European Shooting Championship taking place in Yerevan. The competition in the 10m moving target event brought together top shooters from across Europe and ended with strong performances by Armenian athletes in several categories. In the women’s 10m moving target normal run final, two Armenian representatives competed against each other — Lilit Mkrtchyan and Gohar Harutyunyan. Mkrtchyan became European champion for the fourth time,
Alen Simonyan Announces Engagement to Actress 20 Years Younger
The Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly, Alen Simonyan, 46, has publicly confirmed his new relationship by sharing photos that show he is now engaged to actress Anelya Gubryan, 26. News about Simonyan’s personal life first drew public attention on July 17, 2025, when it became known that he and his former wife, Mariam Margaryan, had divorced. The couple had been married for 10 years and have two underage children together. The announcement of their divorce was widely discu
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 28
European Shooting Championship Kicks Off in Yerevan
The European Shooting Championship officially began with an opening ceremony at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex in Yerevan. The event brought together athletes and officials from across Europe to compete in one of the continent’s premier shooting sports competitions. The Armenian Report was present, covering the event firsthand. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan, President of the Inter
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 27
Anna Hakobyan Announces Separation from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
BREAKING: Anna Hakobyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have ended their marriage. Anna Hakobyan announced this in a video message published on her social media pages. A few days earlier, Hakobyan had stated that her civil marriage with the prime minister had ended. The public interpreted this announcement to mean that they had legalized their marriage, since they had not previously been legally married. “Some confusion arose due to the fact that I mentioned a civil marria
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 26
Two Armenian Men Revive a Sacred Japanese Craft to Save Priceless Ancient Manuscripts
Two Armenian restorers have brought the centuries-old Japanese art of washi — handmade paper traditionally used in preservation — to Armenia for the first time. Instead of traveling abroad to produce it, they are recreating the delicate craft locally using Armenian plants and traditional techniques. At the Matenadaran in Yerevan, Artavazd Ayvazyan and Arthur Petrosyan are now producing Japanese-style restoration paper entirely by hand, adapting the method to Armenian tree spe
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 24
Armenian Woman Arrested Over Private Message Critical of Pashinyan, Raising Alarm Over Free Speech Crackdown
A 55-year-old woman from the town of Akhurian in northwestern Armenia has been arrested and charged over a private online message that authorities say contained offensive language and a call for violence against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his family. According to her lawyer, Artak Movsisyan, the woman was taken into custody late last week. She has been formally charged with hooliganism and making a public call for violence. The charges were brought after a screenshot
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 24
Armenian Government Asks EU to Deploy Team Ahead of Elections, Raising Concerns of Foreign Meddling
The European Union is preparing to support Armenia ahead of its parliamentary elections scheduled for June 2026. The focus is on preventing possible Russian interference and protecting the integrity of the election process. According to a letter obtained by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan sent a request to Brussels on February 13 asking for the deployment of a “hybrid rapid response team” to Yerevan. The team would work to counter
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 24
Armenia to Host Major European Shooting Championship for the First Time, Welcoming Athletes from 40 Nations
Armenia is set to host the European Senior Shooting Championship for the first time in its history. The major sports event is an important moment for the country and shows how much Armenia’s sports sector has grown in recent years. The opening ceremony will take place on February 27. Competitions will officially begin on March 1. Delegations from 40 countries are expected to arrive in Armenia. In total, around 450 athletes and coaches will take part in the championship. In ad
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 23
Armenian Gymnast Arthur Avetisyan Claims World Cup Title in Germany
Armenian gymnast Arthur Avetisyan won the World Cup in Cottbus, Germany. He claimed the world champion title with a total of 14.366 points, confirming his position as one of the top athletes in the sport. Avetisyan’s success began in the qualification round, where he scored 14.300 points in the rings exercise, the highest score of that stage. This strong performance allowed him to advance confidently into the final, demonstrating his skill and consistency. In the final, Aveti
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 21
