Karapetyan denies the charges, and his defense considers the prosecution unlawful.

Prime Minister Pashinyan says Karapetyan’s statement wasn’t about the Church, but a veiled threat to Armenia, vowing firm response.

His supporters rally and police secure the area.

Iran’s Supreme Leader warns the U.S. against military interference in its conflict with Israel, promising serious consequences.

He reiterated that any such action would be reversed.

The visit’s agenda will be announced through a joint statement.

He said such speculation is provocative, baseless, and only serves to incite panic among the public.

Тransportation demand and prices are raising.

Russian officials label the search of Samvel Karapetyan’s home as political intimidation by Armenia’s PM.

He made these remarks in an address to participants of the International Ombudsman Conference held in Baku.

Measures against Russian‑based businessman Samvel Karapetyan are labeled as illegal and destructive.

As regional military tensions rise, travelers—mostly from Iran—are filling hotel rooms in Armenian border towns.

Pashinyan denies claims former NSS chief Abazyan was dismissed for rejecting operations near Karapetyan’s house or at the airport.

It listed several evacuation directions, including Turkey, Armenia, and Turkmenistan.

Political analyst Melik-Shahnazaryan says Armen Abazyan was dismissed for not targeting Karapetyan and resisting pressure against church supporters.

Press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan says Samvel Karapetyan’s actions mimic foreign tactics and are doomed to fail.

Former Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan says the treatment of Samvel Karapetyan disrespects a major national benefactor.

“We strongly condemn this persecution, which is clearly politically motivated.”

Lawyers deny wrongdoing, citing lack of legal basis.

Prime Minister Pashinyan stressед that employee integrity will be recognized afterward.

“I confront those who desecrate sacred church values and uphold the Armenian Apostolic Church and its faithful flock.”

At around 3 am on June 18, businessman Samvel Karapetyan left his villa with police, warning supporters “you’ll teach them a lesson.”

Andranik Simonyan temporarily appointed to lead Armenia’s National Security Service after the dismissal of Armen Abazyan.

Prime Minister Pashinyan reacts to Samvel Karapetyan’s statements and arrest with a sharply worded Facebook post.

Amid escalating israel‑iran attacks, un urged to intervene to end military aggression, envoy emphasizes no casualties reported among Iran’s Armenian community.

Israeli Defense Minister warns Tehran civilians to evacuate as military targets in Iran remain under threat.

Pashinyan slams ‘depraved’ clergy and archbishop Arshak, citing church code mandating defrocking of ‘depraved’ clerics.

He added that Kocharyan is demanding 9 million drams in compensation.

A total of 205 rescuers were involved in the restoration and technical operations.

Armenia sees no border movement amid Iran unrest; government assesses risks and maintains contact with partners.