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U.S. Pushes Forward With TRIPP Corridor Through Armenia Despite War With Iran
The United States has said it remains committed to moving forward with a major regional infrastructure plan that would create a transit corridor for Azerbaijan through Armenia, even as tensions and war involving Iran continue to affect the wider region. According to the U.S. State Department, the project known as the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity,” or TRIPP, continues to be a priority. The initiative is designed to improve regional connections and econom
The Armenian Report Team
3 days ago
American University in Armenia Moves Classes Online After Iran Warns of Targeting U.S. Campuses
The American University of Armenia announced that all classes scheduled for March 30 will take place online. The decision was made as a precaution due to security concerns linked to recent regional developments. The university informed students and staff that the shift to online learning is temporary and preventive. Officials explained that the decision was influenced by statements made by Iran regarding possible actions against American educational institutions in parts of W
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 30
One Armenian Among 26 Killed in Overnight U.S.-Israeli Attack on Iran’s Isfahan
One member of the Armenian community was among those killed during overnight attacks on residential areas in the Iranian city of Isfahan, according to local officials, as the wider war between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate. Akbar Salehi, the Deputy for Security and Law Enforcement Affairs of the Isfahan Governor’s Office, provided details about the casualties, saying that a total of 26 people were killed in the incident. The attacks targeted severa
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 27
Armenia Assists in Evacuation of Over 550 Indian Nationals from Iran
More than 550 Indian citizens have been evacuated from Iran through Armenia as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. The evacuation was carried out with the assistance of the Armenian authorities, who allowed the safe land-border transit of Indian nationals traveling out of Iran. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Armenia for helping facilitate the operation. The evacuation effort was organized as part of New Delhi’s broader plan to help i
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 16
“If Iran Wanted to Strike Azerbaijan, It Wouldn’t Have Missed”: Iranian Ambassador Rejects Drone Attack Claims
Iran has again denied accusations that it launched drones that struck Azerbaijan’s exclave of Nakhijevan earlier in March. Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia, Khalil Shirgholami, said there would have been no reason for Iran to carry out such an attack. In an interview with Armenian media on Tuesday, Shirgholami rejected Azerbaijan’s claims and argued that if Iran had wanted to attack Azerbaijan, the drones would not have missed their targets. The incident occurred on March 5, when
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 10
Second Armenian Citizen Returns From Iran With Help of Armenia’s Embassy in Tehran
A second Armenian citizen has returned to Armenia from Iran with the assistance of Armenia’s diplomatic mission in Tehran, as regional tensions continue following the outbreak of large-scale military conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. According to Armenia’s Embassy in Iran, the citizen arrived in Armenia on March 9 with the support of the embassy. Armenian diplomats in Tehran have been actively assisting citizens during the ongoing developments in the reg
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 10
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
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
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Reportedly Killed in U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly been killed in Israeli and U.S. military strikes, Iran international confirmed. The United States and Israel carried out military strikes on Iran on Saturday. The attacks targeted top Iranian leaders and key locations. The strikes have pushed the Middle East into a new and dangerous conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump said the operation would remove a security threat to the United States and give Iranians a chance
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
Iran Source Warns Diaspora Is Out of Touch: Reza Pahlavi Not Widely Accepted, Israeli Flags Harm Movement
Photo Credit: Achim Wagner/ Shutterstock The Armenian Report has finally been able to establish direct contact with a source inside Iran following weeks of unrest and violent crackdowns across the country. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, described a period of extreme violence, fear, and instability as Iranian security forces responded to nationwide protests with live ammunition and military force. According to the source, protests began a
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 20
Armenia Blocks Iranian Protest March After Tehran’s Warning, Police Detain Seven People
Days after strong criticism from Iran’s ambassador to Armenia, Armenian police blocked Iranians living in Armenia from holding a protest march in Yerevan. The protesters had planned to march from the Iranian Embassy to the Blue Mosque on Mashtots Avenue. While a protest in front of the embassy was allowed, police did not permit the march to move forward. Protesters said police told them they had been informed that the Yerevan Municipality had canceled its earlier decision app
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 17
“There Are No Plans to Evacuate Any Armenians From Iran,” Sinanyan Says
Armenian officials say they are unable to fully verify reports claiming that more than one Armenian was killed during the ongoing protests in Iran, citing serious communication barriers and a lack of reliable official confirmation. The protests, which have spread across several parts of Iran, have led to clashes, arrests, and reported deaths, raising concern among minority communities, including Iran’s long-established Armenian population. In recent days, questions were raise
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 15
Iranians in Yerevan Protest Deadly Crackdowns and Communication Blackouts at Home
Protests continue to spread among Iranians inside and outside the country as anger grows over reports of deadly crackdowns, mass arrests, executions, and a near-total shutdown of communication across Iran. In Yerevan, Armenia, Iranian citizens gathered near the Iranian Embassy to raise awareness of what they say is a humanitarian crisis unfolding in their homeland. The Armenian Report was present near the Iranian Embassy in Yerevan tonight, where protesters spoke openly about
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 13
Contact Lost With Armenian Community in Iran as Protests and Violence Escalate
Armenian officials say they have lost contact with the Armenian community in Iran as protests and violence continue to spread across the country. Since last Friday, there has been no reliable information about the situation of Armenians living there, raising serious concern in Yerevan. The issue was addressed at a press conference by Armenia’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan. He said that the Armenian side has been unable to reach compatriots in Iran an
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 12
Iranian Consul in Syunik Says TRIPP Project Raises ‘No Concerns’ if It Doesn’t Threaten Iran’s Interests
EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with The Armenian Report’s Ani Khachatryan, the Consulate General of Iran in Kapan, Morteza Abedin Varamin, discussed Iran’s strong diplomatic and economic ties with Armenia, showing regional infrastructure projects, trade developments, and environmental challenges facing the country. Iran has expressed that it has no concerns regarding the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project, which includes the construction of the TR
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 11, 2025
Iran Defends Armenia’s Sovereignty: “There Will Be No Corridor, and Nothing Will Happen by Force”
Iran has once again made its position clear on the issue of so-called “Zangezur Corridor.” Speaking in Yerevan on September 9, Iran’s...
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 9, 2025
Pashinyan Reassures Iran After Washington Peace Deal, but Tehran Warns ‘Outsourcing Problems Only Complicates Situation’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made his first official visit to Armenia this week, meeting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 19, 2025
Iran Rejects Azerbaijan’s Corridor Demand through Armenia, Warning Against Foreign Interference
Iran has publicly backed Armenia’s “Crossroads of Peace” project, calling for the reopening of regional transport routes in a way that...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 4, 2025
