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Armenian Lawmaker in Iran Speaks as Tehran Empties After Massive US-Israel Strikes: Armenian Community Safe
The Armenian Report conducted an interview with Geghard Mansourian, the Armenian member of Iran’s parliament, following large-scale strikes carried out by the United States and Israel across Iran, including in the capital, Tehran. The attacks were described by US President Donald Trump as “major combat operations.” The US Department of Defense later said the joint US-Israeli mission was named “Operation Epic Fury.” The strikes come during ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 28
Iran Supreme Leader’s Compound Destroyed in U.S.–Israeli Strike; Leader Reportedly Killed, Confirmation Pending
The Armenian Report has obtained an exclusive photo from Iran showing the office compound of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran reportedly destroyed by an Israeli strike. Khamenei’s compound was reportedly destroyed by an Israeli strike after the Iranian leader was moved to a “secure location.” The Armenian Report tried to confirm this information through its inside sources. According to one source, it appears the news could be true and that Ali Khamenei may have be
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
Lebanese-Armenian Model Serena Abou Sefyan Opens Fendi Show at Milan Fashion Week
Serena Abou Sefyan, a Diasporan Armenian model raised in Lebanon, opened the Fendi fashion show in Milan during Milan Fashion Week, a major milestone in her career and a significant moment for Armenian representation in the global fashion industry. In an exclusive interview with The Armenian Report, Abou Sefyan spoke about her journey to the runway and the emotions she experienced leading up to the show. “I opened for the FENDI show yesterday at Milan Fashion Week as the fir
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 Court Case Could Erase Last Official Remnant of Nagorno-Karabakh Authorities
A court case in Armenia could soon decide the fate of what many consider the final official presence of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic on Armenian soil. At the center of the dispute is a large government compound in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital. The 1,222-square-meter property has long been registered under the authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh — an indigenous Armenian region that was controlled by ethnic Armenians for decades but was occupied by Azerbaijan in 2023. Armenian prosecuto
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 23
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
Nearly Four Decades Since Armenians Began the Movement To Reclaim Artsakh — Today, No Armenians Remain
February 20, 2025, is the 38th anniversary of the Artsakh Liberation Movement, a historic moment in Armenian history that reshaped the region’s geopolitical region. The movement, which began in 1988, was a response to decades of economic and social discrimination faced by the Armenian population in the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) under Soviet Azerbaijani rule. The first demonstrations began on February 12, 1988, in Hadrut, then part of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 20
Trump Hosts Armenian and Azerbaijani Leaders at Washington Peace Council
U.S. President Donald Trump held the first session of a new initiative called the “Peace Council” in Washington, bringing together leaders to discuss global conflicts. Among those attending were Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, whose countries have been locked in conflict for decades. During the meeting, Trump spoke at length about efforts to improve relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, two nations that have fought wars over
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 19
Noah Delivers Proud Night in Yerevan, Stuns AZ Alkmaar in Conference League Play-Off
Armenian champions Noah secured an important home victory in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League qualifying play-off round. The match took place at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, where Noah hosted Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. It was a tense and competitive game, with both teams showing different styles of play throughout the evening. In the first half, AZ Alkmaar controlled most of the possession and tried to dictate the tempo of the match. The visitors push
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 19
