Armenia

Iranian official deplores Armenia’s plan to open embassy in Tel Aviv

Mar 16, 2020 04:03

A special adviser to Iran’s Parliament speaker decried the Armenian government’s decision to open an embassy in Tel Aviv, saying it would adversely affect regional stability and security.
Protests held across world to condemn Trump's anti-Iran policies

Jan 27, 2020 03:35

People across the globe have taken to the streets for an International Day of Action against war with Iran in condemnation of Washington’s warmongering with Tehran.
President Rouhani urges Iran’s envoys to cement ties with other nations

Jan 22, 2020 03:31

President Hassan Rouhani, in a meeting with the Islamic Republic’s new ambassadors to 13 foreign countries, reiterated Tehran’s policy to boost cooperation with other nations and called on the diplomats to cement bilateral ties with them in their tenures.
Trump refuses to back Congress recognition of Armenian 'genocide' after Erdogan threat

Dec 18, 2019 04:58

The administration of US President Donald Trump says it does not consider the early 20th century mass killings of Armenians as 'genocide,' rejecting a Senate resolution saying otherwise.
Iranian Christians reject US claims on religious minorities' rights

Oct 07, 2019 02:54

Armenian Christians in Iran say claims made by US President Donald Trump and his administration about the rights of religious minorities in the Islamic Republic and lack of freedom to perform their religious rituals are biased and baseless.
Armenia cannot stand high cost of US sanctions on Iran: Armenian Speaker

Jul 17, 2019 12:32

Armenian parliament speaker Ararat Mirzoyan has decried sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran, saying Yerevan cannot stand the pressure of the US bans as cutting gas imports from neighboring Iran would seriously hurt the energy security and economy in the landlocked country in the Caucasus.
Iran’s Parliament ratifies agreement on Eurasia Free Trade Zone

Jun 10, 2019 06:48

The Iranian Parliament (Majlis) on Monday ratified an agreement that allows the administration to join a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries.
Armenian PM announces clean-up of judiciary

May 20, 2019 09:57

Armenian Premier Nikol Pashinyan has announced sweeping judiciary reforms as protesters blockaded court buildings in Yerevan, heeding his call for a demonstration against judges he accuses of political bias.
Karabakh dispute must be settled through dialog: Iran

Mar 03, 2019 14:15

Iran has reiterated that it pursues a "transparent" policy toward the dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Karabakh region, stressing the importance of finding a peaceful resolution to the issue through diplomatic channels.
Iranian speaker urges close economic ties with Armenia

Mar 01, 2019 03:13

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani stressed the need for efforts to enhance economic interaction with neighboring Armenia in various fields.