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 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:49:34 +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 US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Azerbaijan on February 10 as he continues a trip to the Caucasus aimed at shoring up support for a US-brokered peace deal with Armenia and to push a strategic transit corridor Washington sees as central to reshaping trade, energy, and influence in the region. https://www.rferl.org/a/vance-azerbaijan-caucasus-peace-visit/33674351.html https://www.rferl.org/a/vance-azerbaijan-caucasus-peace-visit/33674351.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:05:58 +0100 NewsArmeniaAzerbaijanThe Rundown Stories US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Armenia on February 9 to kick off a four-day visit to the Caucasus in support of a US-brokered peace deal and to push a strategic transit corridor Washington sees as central to reshaping trade, energy, and influence in the region. https://www.rferl.org/a/vance-armenia-us-caucasus--trump-azerbaijan/33673456.html https://www.rferl.org/a/vance-armenia-us-caucasus--trump-azerbaijan/33673456.html Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:47:16 +0100 NewsArmeniaAzerbaijanThe Rundown Stories Iranians in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, rallied outside their country's embassy on January 22, voicing anger with Iran's authoritarian regime and its brutal crackdown on a nationwide protest movement. Bordering Iran to the northwest, Armenia has seen an influx of Iranians fleeing the unrest. https://www.rferl.org/a/iranian-embassy-yerevan-armenia-protest/33657030.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iranian-embassy-yerevan-armenia-protest/33657030.html Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:24:38 +0100 IranArmeniaVideo ArchiveVideosThe Rundown Stories Iranians leaving their country spoke to RFE/RL about the scale of the deadly crackdown on protests. The death toll is at more than 2,600 demonstrators, according to the US-based human rights monitor HRANA. But many groups fear the number is far higher. https://www.rferl.org/a/they-ve-killed-a-mountain-of-people-iranians-leaving-country-describe-scale-of-crackdown-protests/33649787.html https://www.rferl.org/a/they-ve-killed-a-mountain-of-people-iranians-leaving-country-describe-scale-of-crackdown-protests/33649787.html Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:44:40 +0100 VideosArmeniaIranTajikistanVideo ArchiveThe Rundown Stories Twenty-two wagons of gasoline arrived in Armenia from Azerbaijan via Georgia on December 19, marking the first known commercial trade between the two longtime adversaries in about 30 years - a move both sides have framed as a sign of progress toward peace. https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-azerbaijan-gasoline-russia-imports/33628610.html https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-azerbaijan-gasoline-russia-imports/33628610.html Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:02:34 +0100 ArmeniaAzerbaijan Turkey's defense ministry said a Turkish military cargo plane crashed in Georgia near the border with Azerbaijan on November 11. The ministry said on X that the C-130 plane had taken off from Azerbaijan and was on its way back to Turkey. It was not clear how many crew members were on board. https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-turkey-military-plane-crash-azerbaijan-flightradar24/33587477.html https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-turkey-military-plane-crash-azerbaijan-flightradar24/33587477.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:44:41 +0100 GeorgiaArmeniaAzerbaijanVideo ArchiveVideos As of November 1, travelers to Armenia will no longer see an image of Mount Ararat stamped into their passports. The mountain, situated in Turkey, is an important symbol for many Armenians. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian argues that Armenia must avoid provoking its neighbors for its own security. https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-mount-ararat-symbol-passport/33532188.html https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-mount-ararat-symbol-passport/33532188.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:01:12 +0200 ArmeniaVideo ArchiveVideos Yerevan residents spoke to RFE/RL about their thoughts on the possibility of ending decades of conflict with Azerbaijan following a US-brokered deal on August 8. The plan calls for a US-administered road through southern Armenia that would link Azerbaijan with its exclave territory to the west. https://www.rferl.org/a/yerevan-residents-discuss-possible-peace-with-azerbaijan-following-us-brokered-deal/33498748.html https://www.rferl.org/a/yerevan-residents-discuss-possible-peace-with-azerbaijan-following-us-brokered-deal/33498748.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:30:06 +0200 VideosArmeniaAzerbaijanVideo Archive The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace deal aimed at ending decades of conflict between the two countries at a ceremony hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House. https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-azerbaijan-sign-peace-deal-white-house-trump/33498177.html https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-azerbaijan-sign-peace-deal-white-house-trump/33498177.html Fri, 08 Aug 2025 23:10:41 +0200 NewsArmeniaAzerbaijanThe 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 An Armenian archbishop who led last year massive anti-government protests and at least 14 of his supporters were detained on Wednesday, with law-enforcement authorities accusing them of plotting “terrorist acts” in a bid to seize power. https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-archbishop-protest-leader-arrest-galstanian/33455455.html https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-archbishop-protest-leader-arrest-galstanian/33455455.html Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:51:32 +0200 ArmeniaNewsThe Rundown Stories 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 A border crossing between Iran and Armenia was flooded with people on June 17 as high numbers of Iranians sought to escape the threat of Israel air strikes. Some people leaving Iran said that they feared that any location could become the target of an Israeli attack. https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-conflict-israel-border-armenia/33446742.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-conflict-israel-border-armenia/33446742.html Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:20:24 +0200 IranVideo ArchiveVideos