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Iran could harm U.S. economic interests in the Middle East if the pressure of sanctions intensifies, according to the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran.
28.08.2026 13:18
  • World News

  tert.am. Iran may harm U.S. economic interests in the Middle East if sanctions pressure intensifies....

  tert.am. Iran may harm U.S. economic interests in the Middle East if sanctions pressure intensifies. This warning was issued by Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, TASS reports.   «In the event of increased economic pressure on Iran by the U.S., we will respond with countermeasures that will impact American interests in the region,» he stated in an...

Pashinyan is trying to win over the Armenian Church under the pretext of reforms: Amsterdam
28.08.2026 12:59
  • Press of Diaspora

  Sputnik. International lawyer Robert Amsterdam has also addressed the international community, noting that its silence can...

  Sputnik. International lawyer Robert Amsterdam has also addressed the international community, noting that its silence can no longer be justified.   What Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is doing regarding the Armenian Apostolic Church is not reform, but an attempt to politically seize an independent religious institution. This was stated by international lawyer Robert Amsterdam on his Facebook page.   He also addressed the international community,...

The Prime Minister has reappointed 3 deputy ministers of defense.
28.08.2026 12:30
  • Իրավունք, օրենք, հասարակություն

  Armenian Time. By the decision of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Arman Sargsyan, Hrachya Sargsyan, and...

  Armenian Time. By the decision of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Arman Sargsyan, Hrachya Sargsyan, and Karen Brutyan have been reappointed as Deputy Ministers of Defense of Armenia.   The Prime Minister's decisions have been published on the official website of the Government of the Republic of Armenia.   Arman Sargsyan has held the position of Deputy Minister of Defense since January 8, 2021, Karen...

The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury has announced that the maritime blockade will collapse Iran's economy.
28.08.2026 12:01
  • World News

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessenet has announced that the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessenet has announced that the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue to weaken Iran's economy. According to Armenpress, he mentioned this in a post on the X platform. "The blockade and the 'Economic Exile' operation will crush Iran's collapsing economy. In the last 14 days, 130 million barrels of oil have been removed with the...

Three deputy ministers have been reappointed in the Ministry of Defense.
28.08.2026 11:58
  • Իրավունք, օրենք, հասարակություն

  1lurer. According to the Prime Minister's decisions, Hrachya Sargsyan, Arman Sargsyan, and Karen Brutyan have...

  1lurer. According to the Prime Minister's decisions, Hrachya Sargsyan, Arman Sargsyan, and Karen Brutyan have been reappointed to the positions of Deputy Ministers of Defense.   «Guided by Article 5, Part 6.1 and Article 9, Part 1 of the Law on Public Service, Hrachya Sargsyan, acting Deputy Minister of Defense, is reappointed to the position of Deputy Minister of Defense», the decision...

Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs' position is that we act in the interests of the Armenian people: Lavrov on the detention of Robert Kocharian and his son.
28.08.2026 10:55
  • Politics

  tert.am. Our Foreign Ministry's position is that we proceed from the interests of the Armenian...

  tert.am. Our Foreign Ministry's position is that we proceed from the interests of the Armenian people: Lavrov on the detention of Robert Kocharyan and his son - Politics   Our Foreign Ministry's position is that we proceed from the interests of the Armenian people. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in an interview with RBC television, speaking about the...

Ucom Introduces Green Tariff Plans, Turning Everyday Connectivity into Environmental Impact
28.08.2026 10:42
  • Social

  Ucom is launching Green, a new environmental campaign, and introducing the GreenGo and GreenPlus tariff...

  Ucom is launching Green, a new environmental campaign, and introducing the GreenGo and GreenPlus tariff plans, which enable subscribers to support environmental initiatives through their everyday mobile use.   Green plans include an AMD 200 donation from the subscriber, which will be directed to environmental programs with each activation. Ucom will, in turn, double the total amount donated by subscribers. Priced at...

A system for quality education of future drivers is being implemented. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has introduced a package of draft laws.
28.08.2026 10:36
  • Press release

  In order to improve the quality of driving skills and to establish a safety culture,...

  In order to improve the quality of driving skills and to establish a safety culture, the Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes to make education mandatory in the process of obtaining a driver's license and to ensure its quality:   Education as the first mandatory step   Participation in the theoretical exam for a driver's license will only be possible after completing the appropriate training.   Licensing...

The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry commented on the arrest of the former president of Armenia.
28.08.2026 10:29
  • Politics

  Sputnik. The position of the Russian Foreign Ministry is that they proceed from the interests...

  Sputnik. The position of the Russian Foreign Ministry is that they proceed from the interests of the Armenian people. This was stated by the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Sergey Lavrov, in an interview with the RBC television channel, commenting on the issue of the arrest of former Armenian President Robert Kocharian and his son, Sedrak Kocharian.   On August 27,...

Two officials will travel to Washington for negotiations within the framework of TRIPP.
28.08.2026 10:15
  • Politics

  Armenian Time. By the decision of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on August 27, officials will...

  Armenian Time. By the decision of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on August 27, officials will travel to the United States for negotiations on the charter and shareholder agreement of the TRIPP Development Company within the framework of the "Trump's Path for International Peace and Prosperity" (TRIPP) project.   In particular, the acting head of the office of the representative for international legal...