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18 US Service Members Seriously Wounded in Operations Against Iran

Wife of Iran's late Supreme Leader also dies of injuries

New explosions occur in Tehran

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Israel PM's office hit

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Catholicos of All Armenians in Constant Contact With Armenian Communities Amid Iran War

Plane Departs Yerevan for Muscat on Evacuation Flight 18 US Service Members Seriously Wounded in Operations Against Iran What Iran expects from Armenia these days? Wife of Iran's late Supreme Leader also dies of injuries ‘Zangezur Corridor’ is artificial term, Iran will not tolerate any geopolitical change, ambassador to Armenia says

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Plane Departs Yerevan for Muscat on Evacuation Flight What Iran expects from Armenia these days? IRGC: USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier leaves deployment area after Iran strike Iran IRGC: 40 killed in new wave of attacks on Israel’s Haifa Trump says who could lead Iran after Khamenei's assassination

Zelensky Fears Iran War Could Deplete Ukraine's Air Defense Supplies

Oman Duqm port hit by drones; One foreign worker injured Elon Musk comments on Khamenei death Canada relocates non-essential diplomatic staff and families from Tel Aviv Tasnim: US Embassy in Kuwait attacked Explosions Rock Area Near Erbil Airport, Close to US-Led Coalition Forces

New explosions occur in Tehran

In the center of the Iranian capital...

Armenia’s Pashinyan to Iran’s Pezeshkian: We are following the developments around Iran with great concern

The Armenian premier sent a message of condolences to the Iranian president regarding the casualties among the Iranian leadership and citizens...

Shirgholami: We respect Armenia's diversification approach

A strong Armenia also helps ensure Iran's national aspirations...

Iran says it shot down 3 US fighter jets

It is noted that the statement was issued by the central headquarters of the Khatam al-Anbiya group...

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Israel PM's office hit

The fate of the prime minister is unknown...

Ambassador Shirgholami: Iran-Armenia border was closed for 24 hours

But today, starting from 9:30am, there is movement in both directions, there was no buildup...

Iran announces attacks on Natanz nuclear facility

The country's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna stated...

Armenia FM has phone talk with Iran colleague, extends condolences over Supreme Leader Khamenei’s death

Ararat Mirzoyan and Abbas Araghchi...

Special projects

In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (VI)

During four-day fierce fighting, the Armenian servicemen defended the security of the people...

In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (V) In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (IV) In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (II) Dashtadem: Excavations of unique medieval Armenian fortress continue (PHOTOS) Necropolis Teishebaini: mysteries are not yet revealed Specialist: Areni cave is the God’s gift to Armenian archaeologists Specialist: Archaeology is a promising and commercially beneficial area in Armenia Aknashen: First permanent settlements of Ararat valley (shots from drone) Beheaded skeleton and chain: Recent artifacts of Armenian-Polish expedition in Metsamor Strength to live that is born from loss (PHOTOS) Karashamb: Armenia’s unique Bronze Age monument, where the deceased speak Karabakh military position, which fallen soldiers had protected, is completely revamped (PHOTOS) Technical “revolution” at Karabakh monastery (PHOTOS) Hard life of Karabakh village (PHOTOS)

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Iran provides updated data on death toll from Israel, US attacks

It is noted that strikes have been carried out in 131 cities in Iran in recent days...

Armenia MoD on Iran developments: Relevant bodies carrying out necessary work Turkey, Iran mutually closed their land borders, Turkish minister says UAE closes its stock exchanges for 2 days 777 people hospitalized in Israel after Iran retaliatory strikes

How the conflict with Iran is affecting bitcoin’s price

Why Bitcoin Has Held Up Better Than Stocks...

8 flights from UAE, Iran, Israel to Armenia canceled Ucom Fellowship Incubation Program Participants Visit Ucom Tasnim: US Embassy in Kuwait attacked Nearly 170 students, teachers killed in Iran schools during US, Israel attacks Gold price rises nearly 3% amid Middle East tensions

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Robert Amsterdam: Trials of Armenians in Baku Are a Gross Violation of International Law

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Chinese Clean Energy Leader SANY Explores Investment Opportunities in Armenia

CoE Rights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty declines comment on life sentences for Artsakh officials in Baku

International Tourism Fair brought industry leaders to Yerevan

There will certainly be discussion about those detained in Baku: Vance’s visit to Armenia has concluded

India–Armenia Relations: From Political Trust to Economic Partnership

Armen Grigoryan to Hajiyev: The term «corridor» is unacceptable to Armenia

Politics

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IRGC of Iran threatens to burn any ship passing through Strait of Hormuz

"We will not allow a single drop of oil to leave this region," said the adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps...

Iran does not have nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says Red Crescent reports 555 deaths in Iran due to US, Israel strikes FM: Even if US bases are not used against Iran, they are still legitimate target for us Shirgholami: We respect Armenia's diversification approach Iran ambassador to Armenia: We will continue self-defense as long as aggression continues

Economics

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UAE closes its stock exchanges for 2 days

The country's capital markets authority said...

Gold price rises nearly 3% amid Middle East tensions Armenia, Eurasian Economic Commission officials confer on EAEU macroeconomic indicators AraratBank: Update+ - New Loan Offer with 2% Cashback Order an IDBank Arca Classic card and enjoy up to 2% cashback Choosing the Best Gifts for March 8 and Paying with the Idram&IDBank App

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Guardian: Trump attacks on Iran accelerate global shift away from dollar dominance

Donald Trump’s attack on Iran, with its puerile Pentagon nametag Operation Epic Fury, is another show of violent force from a bullish administration...

Behind the Scenes: How Trump Chose War: Axios Diplomacy Turns to War: How Trump's Team Decided to Attack Iran Bloomberg: US to invest $9bln in Armenia’s nuclear power sector to reduce country’s dependence on Russia Reuters: War With Iran Pushes Oil Market Toward Biggest Crisis in Decades Michael Rubin: Vance's visit to Azerbaijan without release of Armenian prisoners will be seen as sign of approval

Society

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Turkey man decides not to travel abroad due to resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein

“Here in Turkey, at least I can explain if people confuse me with that scoundrel, but abroad I may meet people who are hit very hard by this story and who want to attack me,” Rifat Ozdemir said...

100-year-olds in Armenia to receive lump sum of about $2,660 Armenia government plans to declare this year’s May 4 a non-working day The Power of One Dram — to Mathemik NGO Armenian alphabet monument to be installed near European Parliament building in Strasbourg With the Support of AraratBank, KardaLove5th Anniversary Festival Returns in a New Format

Innovations

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Ucom Fellowship Incubation Program Participants Visit Ucom

For Impact Hub Yerevan, it is crucial to equip our program participants not only with theoretical knowledge but also with real-life experience...

Ucom Is Recognized as Armenia’s No. 1 Operator for the Fastest Mobile Internet and the Best Fixed Network Team Holding Announces the Launch of the Second Tranche of Its USD Bond Placement Ucom Services Can Now Be Paid Via Fast Shift UAV capable of destroying whole group of drones created Armenia’s Pashinyan attends International Conference on Cooperation in Science and Technology, in Moscow

Incidents

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Military helicopter crashes in South Korea

Authorities said the incident was not related to a fire or explosion...

6 killed in private business jet crash after takeoff from US airport At least 28 people die in US winter storm Hindustan Times: Nearly 10,000 kilograms of explosives found in India Quake hits Turkey Group of Bangladesh nationals attempt to illegally cross state border with Iran from Armenia

Culture

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Armenia to purchase unique item from London international auction

The chief of the PM’s staff posted a photograph...

Ucom and Armflix Present “13 Seconds” at KinoPark Agreement reached to hold History Museum of Armenia exhibition at Acropolis, minister says Armenian church in Turkey to become museum after restoration ‘The Art of Violin Playing’ translated into Armenian, provided for free to music schools, with Apricot Capital support Global stars will soon come to Armenia, economy minister says

Car World

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Magnus Walker's personal Porsche collection, about 160 lots, to be auctioned

From cars to parts, accessories, and other collectibles...

Lotus betting on hybrids: Updated Eletre, new compact crossover to arrive in Europe Puma Gen E 2026: Charges up to 80% in just 23 minutes, offers over 402km range New Škoda Enyaq: 5 updates that make the electric car better for business Supercomputer on wheels: Tensor unveils its personal Robocar Honda preparing to start sales of Super One sports kei car

Sport

Champions League: Inter, with Mkhitaryan, lose in Norway

Champions League: Inter, with Mkhitaryan, lose in Norway 2026 Winter Olympics: Armenia’s Karina Akopova/Nikita Rakhmanin figure skating duo compete in free program (PHOTOS) Copa del Rey: Real knocked out Barca win Supercopa de Espana

Style

Who Will Represent Armenia at Eurovision 2026? The Most Frequently Mentioned Names

Who Will Represent Armenia at Eurovision 2026? The Most Frequently Mentioned Names “I Saw My Own People in This Story”: Sev Ohanian on Sinners, Armenian Identity, and the Film’s Historic Oscar Nominations Rihanna could become New York’s “First Lady”? A$AP Rocky hints at mayoral run Sean Penn spotted shopping with actress 35 years his junior after Golden Globes

Medicine

HRM: Loving Your Job May Improve Physical Health, Scientists Find

HRM: Loving Your Job May Improve Physical Health, Scientists Find Which Nuts Are the Healthiest? Scientists Discover a Way to Accelerate Tissue Recovery JAMA: Hormonal therapy and Ozempic reduce the risk of endometrial cancer by 66%

Tech

Why you shouldn’t buy an Apple Watch in 2025

Why you shouldn’t buy an Apple Watch in 2025 How to unlock a smartphone if you forgot the password: Expert advice Apple is developing a new operating system: What is known and where it will be used GPT-5 from OpenAI turned out to be a brilliant hacker, surpassing all expectations

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Armenia authorities’ punishing machine goes into action

Authorities’ repressions against Armenian Apostolic Church may gain new momentum soon

Large delegation from US arrives in Armenia

‘Dawns’ in Armenia’s ‘pro-Western’ camp not peaceful

US vice president's upcoming visit to Armenia, Azerbaijan has state secret component

Threat-messages to arrest Catholicos of All Armenians being transmitted to Holy Etchmiadzin

Armenia ruling party passes to next pre-election phase

Primate of Armenian Apostolic Church's Western Diocese of North America ‘converts’ under pressure

Sugar import monopolist Samvel Aleksanyan decides to import sugar from Azerbaijan to Armenia

Authorities seeking ways to prevent clergy from leaving Armenia to attend Bishops’ Synod in Austria

Armenia ruling force brings bill to parliament to punish judges

International front for defense of Armenian Apostolic Church formed in Slovakia

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