Armenia

Jerusalem's Armenian church leaders say Christian Zionism is 'damaging,' warn of harm to unity

The statement comes after a recent report by the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem found “threats to Christian heritage."

Armenian Orthodox worshippers arrive at the Church of the Nativity, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, to celebrate Christmas and Epiphany, January 18, 2026
 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

US urges citizens to leave Iran amid escalating protests and violence

A man holds a placard as members of the Armenian diaspora in the U.S. rally to mark the anniversary of the 1915 genocide, in Los Angeles, California, US April 24, 2021.

Armenian lobby escalates criticism of Israel, cites 'Jewish traditions'

A four-wheeled canopy wagon was recovered from the Lchashen cemetery near Lake Sevan, December 29, 2025.

Bronze Age ‘covered wagon’ emerges as Armenia’s best-preserved ancient vehicle


Archaeologists unearth ruins of 4th-century church, oldest in Armenia

The church, an octagonal structure with cross-shaped extensions, is the first building of such form to be unearthed in Armenia.

 Mount Ararat in Armenia. October 6, 2017.

Armenia recognizes the State of Palestine -opinion

Armenia and Palestine formalized diplomatic relations at a difficult time for Israel.

 PA President Mahmoud Abbas meets with then-Armenian president Armen Sarkissian in Bethlehem, in 2019. At a time like this, Armenia recognizing Palestine is a victory for terrorism, the writer maintains.

Israel’s role in the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis: A troubling legacy - opinion

As the anniversary of Azerbaijan's attack on Nagorno-Karabakh approaches, the role of Israeli arms in the conflict raises critical questions.

 AFTER A SWIFT operation by Azerbaijan’s military to retake control of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region, ethnic Armenians flee for the Armenian border last September.

Armenia fights against reality - opinion

Armenia’s growing ties with Iran and persistent denial of antisemitism are straining relations with Israel as Tehran deepens its influence in the region.

 AMBASSADOR Joel Lion meets in June with Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan, after becoming a non-resident ambassador to Armenia and Moldova.

Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter under threat: Urgent call for protection - opinion

Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter faces a critical threat from real estate deals and far-Right ambitions. Urgent action is needed to protect this vital part of the city’s cultural and religious heritage.

 A WOMAN walks in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City. The Armenians in Jerusalem are one of the smallest and most vulnerable communities; they are neither Palestinian nor Israeli and have no interest in being dragged into the ongoing conflict, says the writer.

Don't demonize Armenia for its relations with Iran - opinion

"It is also important to note that Armenia’s arms acquisitions, even if from Iran, do not pose any threat to Israel’s security."

 ARMENIA’S PRIME MINISTER Nikol Pashinyan attends a European Political Community meeting at Blenheim Palace near Oxford, Britain, last month.

At Shusha, Azerbaijan's president talks embracing religious coexistence

“The most important thing is that multiculturalism is a gift we must embrace – embrace and kiss – and thank God that we received such a gift.”

 Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev

Waiting for the day that Iranians, Jews, and Armenians can celebrate history - opinion

Armenia’s commercial ties with Iran are not a matter of choice but of necessity, dictated by the realities of geography and geopolitics.

 Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan attends the second 3+3 Regional platform summit in Tehran, Iran, October 23, 2023.

Iran-Armenia $500M arms deal: Global security risks - opinion

Iran’s $500 million arms deal with Armenia raises alarms about increased terrorism and security risks. Explore the implications for global stability and regional power dynamics.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (R) and Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan (L) hold a joint press conference following their meeting at Sadabad Complex in Tehran, Iran on February 27, 2019

Armenia’s recognition of Palestine was not anti-Israel - opinion

These are testing times for Armenian-Israeli relations, but we should navigate these rough waters to harness our many shared assets.

 Protesters gather near the government building, after Azerbaijan launched a military operation in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, in Yerevan, Armenia, September 19, 2023