https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:39:16 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Iranians cross the border into Armenia as air strikes pound Tehran and other parts of the country. After entering Armenia, one woman said Iranians had "lost everything" amid the destruction and dwindling resources. https://www.rferl.org/a/iranians-continue-to-cross-into-armenia-amid-air-attacks-/33698266.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iranians-continue-to-cross-into-armenia-amid-air-attacks-/33698266.html Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:32:30 +0100 VideosArmeniaIranVideo ArchiveThe Rundown Stories Iranians crossing the border into Armenia as they flee US and Israeli air strikes had mixed feelings when they spoke to RFE/RL, painting a picture of the frightening situation they left behind while also expressing relief over the toppling of senior leadership. https://www.rferl.org/a/iranians-armenia-reactions-air-strikes/33696279.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iranians-armenia-reactions-air-strikes/33696279.html Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:07:36 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown Stories Armenians spoke to RFE/RL about their thoughts on an expected corridor deal between their country and Azerbaijan. The plan calls for a US-administered road through southern Armenia. https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-azerbaijan-us-deal-broker-corridor-russia-iran-washington-white-house/33498162.html https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-azerbaijan-us-deal-broker-corridor-russia-iran-washington-white-house/33498162.html Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:13:19 +0200 ArmeniaAzerbaijanVideo ArchiveVideos Masked Armenian police were thwarted by clergy and church supporters who blocked agents as they attempted to detain a senior Armenian Apostolic Church cleric as a standoff between authorities and the church escalates. https://www.rferl.org/a/arrest-armenian-archbishop-church-state-standoff/33457137.html https://www.rferl.org/a/arrest-armenian-archbishop-church-state-standoff/33457137.html Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:47:26 +0200 NewsArmenia As a new barrage of Israeli air strikes hit Tehran overnight, residents scrambled to get out of the city. For many, the destination was the Armenian border, a gateway to the promise of safety as attacks continue to spread across Iran. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-armenia-border-iranians-leave-tehran/33448234.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-armenia-border-iranians-leave-tehran/33448234.html Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:20:23 +0200 IranArmeniaThe Rundown Stories Israel continued to attack sites in Tehran and other Iranian cities on June 18 as thousands of people tried to flee to safety. Iran’s only border crossing with Armenia saw heavy traffic as Iranians paid large fees to private drivers and crossed hundreds of kilometers to try to leave the country. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-armenia-border-air-strikes-evacuation/33448223.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-armenia-border-air-strikes-evacuation/33448223.html Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:42:15 +0200 IranVideo ArchiveVideos With Israeli air strikes showing no signs of slowing after five days, thousands are fleeing Tehran, creating traffic jams and fuel shortages as they head north seeking refuge in parts of the country they hope are safe. For many, that’s not far enough. https://www.rferl.org/a/israel-iranians-seek-refuge-armenia-war/33446743.html https://www.rferl.org/a/israel-iranians-seek-refuge-armenia-war/33446743.html Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:53:30 +0200 IranFeaturesArmeniaThe Rundown Stories