The head of Iran's Basij organization, Brigadier General Gholamreza Suleimani, stated that during the last 12-day war, Iran was able to destroy 21 Israeli strategic objects, and currently has compiled an accurate list of targets with an accuracy of up to one meter, Mehr reports. General Suleimani noted that "the enemy organized a 12-day war while activating separatist groups to put pressure on the Islamic Republic from inside and outside, but their plan failed." "During those 12 days, 21 vital and strategic facilities of the Zionist regime were completely destroyed, and based on the new missiles, we were able to complete our target list with an accuracy of up to one meter. "Today we fully know their weaknesses and are informed about what is happening on every square meter of the occupied territories," he said. The Iranian general warned that if any aggression is repeated, "Iran will hold responsible not only the Zionists, but also their supporters." "Go and find out how many countries participated in the defense of Israel in the last war, and how many thousands of tons of bombs and explosives were delivered to the Zionist regime to drop on a defenseless nation. But this time the conditions will be different," Suleimani added.

The cost of sending a child to school in Armenia has increased by 20% compared to last year. Sputnik Armenia visited a number of fairs and affordable stores where a large number of citizens shop. Calculations show that sending a child to school requires around 95,000 drams instead of 80,000 in 2024. In other words, before the start of the academic year, the total expenses increased by almost 15 thousand drams (almost 20%). One of the most important accessories of a schoolchild is a bag, which can be bought at Yerevan fairs and shops for 6,000-18,000 drams. In addition to the bag, the student needs notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, a drawing album, a pencil case and other stationery. Junior and middle school students also need topic notebooks for specific subjects. The average price of all these is 18,000 drams. About 65 thousand drams are needed for school clothes.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar signed a joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Pakistan. The signing ceremony took place within the framework of the SCO Summit held in Tianjin, China. By signing the communiqué, Armenia and Pakistan establish diplomatic relations. The governments of the two countries strive to develop friendly relations in accordance with the UN Charter, including the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality, mutual benefit and peaceful coexistence. The governments of Armenia and Pakistan agreed to exchange representatives and provide each other with the necessary support, "On Diplomatic Relations" in 1961. In order to implement diplomatic relations on the basis of reciprocity in accordance with the Vienna Convention and international customary practice.

The fruitless, unpleasant and despicable ranting of the opposition, in spite of the many vital issues knocking on the door of the state, not only does not stop, but also becomes more level-headed and deplorable day by day. A group that became "favorite" as a result of the palace coup in the camp of the second president has been able to fill the propaganda and agenda of Robert Kocharyan's team with itself for several months, pushing more weighty and prudent figures into the background. In the past, this camp with a political discourse, a good human base, a respectable bench of players now prefers to replace the promised stubborn fight against the authorities with a stinking and anti-Nikola propaganda against the Third President and the Republican, wasting the already limited resources of the opposition, diverting public attention from the most important issues, deepening the public's disillusionment with all politicians and thus, willy-nilly, knowingly or unknowingly, water pouring on Pashinyan's political calculations. This behavior has nothing to do not only with morality, but also with reason. On the one hand, the terror raging in the country, the last blow of the hammer in the geopolitical auction, another act aimed at the disintegration of national institutions, should not leave room for other agendas. On the other hand, the rearrangement of the political field, the formation of new and influential centers and the idea-fix of this camp to keep the yellow shirt of the leader of the opposition at any cost should have directed their energy and resources in the direction of increasing their own competitiveness. The fact that the visible priority of the Second President is the preservation of the capital in the political field and its smooth transfer to the heir is no longer a secret of Polishinel. However, both the anti-republican subversions legitimized by him and the rewritten internal political developments endanger the realization of these two strategic goals. If this continues, the "brain-drain" and outflow of resources from this camp to more competitive centers seems inevitable. Figuratively speaking, if in the past the ARF needed the Second President more, now that political vector is entering a reversive phase. In contrast to us, our colleagues, who obviously entered into pre-election logic, should be more worried by all this than the anti-propaganda against the Third President and the RPA carried out with inexplicable and sick fanaticism. Attempts to dictate the way of working "let's start together" instead of "working together" are unacceptable to us. It is known that a drowning person, with his irregular movements and panic, sometimes tries to take the rescued person with him. We are ready to help, but not to ride with you. The choice is yours, but we don't have much time. ARMEN ASHOTIAN Vice President of RPA

Ara Zohrabyan, the lawyer of the leader of the Diocese of Shirak, Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, published on his Facebook page the words of Mikael Srbazan from the prison. "Glory to You, God, glory to You, Lord of all, glory to You... Thanks again to the Almighty for making me unworthy worthy to go through this road of atonement and trial, always being by my side and comforting me with the Holy Spirit. Where there is trouble, there is also the comfort of the Lord. Be encouraged because the Lord always wins. It will win now too, perhaps through unworthy servants like me. However, I think that he will not forgive the pitiful henchmen who know very well what they are doing.... All indiscriminately who have tainted themselves with injustice and prejudice await Canossa* at best. And if you get stronger again, you will lose again, because God is with us!!! Archbishop Mikael Adjapahyan 31.07.2025, the 35th day of illegal detention" Ara Zohrabyan also presented the explanation of the word Kanossa Canossa is of particular historical significance as it is noted as the site of the famous "Meeting of Canossa" in 1077. This meeting between Pope Gregory VII and the Rhine Emperor Henry IV is one of the most celebrated events in medieval history. Henry IV repented, put on a sackcloth and arrived barefoot at the gates of Canossa where the pope was. However, Pope Gregory VII refused to accept Henry. According to reports, Henry waited at the castle gates for three days, during which time he fasted and did not remove his sackcloth. In the end, the grandfather accepts him. Heinrich kneels before Grandfather Gregory and begs his forgiveness. Gregory forgives the emperor and calls him to return to the bosom of the Church.

Illegal drug use or violations of US laws by persons in the US on a tourist or student visa may result in their being denied the opportunity to obtain a US visa in the future. This was reported by the US Embassy in Armenia. "A US visa is not a right reserved to a person, but a privilege given to a person. After the visa is issued, the visa checks do not stop. if you violate the law, the visa can be revoked," the embassy informs.

Within the framework of the fourth international conference on UN Development Financing, the President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan had a conversation with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. The presidents referred to the general regional situation and developments. Thoughts were exchanged on agenda issues of bilateral cooperation.

Former Foreign Minister of Armenia Vardan Oskanyan writes on his Facebook page: "In the midst of a deep national crisis, after the loss of Artsakh, the displacement of more than 120,000 compatriots, and the threat of new territorial concessions, one would have expected the Armenian leadership to show humility, moral clarity, and promote national unity. Instead, Nikol Pashinyan initiated an unprecedented and reprehensible rhetorical campaign against the Armenian Apostolic Church and its clergy. The latest blasphemous expressions are not only inappropriate for the head of the state, but also dangerous and corrosive to the foundations of our statehood. What is the Church's "sin" in Pashinyan's eyes? That he dared to speak, raising his moral voice at a time when many institutions were silenced or subdued. The fact that it refuses to bow to a government that is responsible for the military disaster, public demoralization and erosion of Armenia's sovereignty. The fact that it continues to embody and transmit a centuries-old national identity, which neither revolution nor oppression can eliminate. Paradoxically, the Church did not declare war against the state. it is the state that has declared war against the Church. The fact that these attacks coincided with the international conference of the World Council of Churches held in Bern with the participation of the Catholicos of All Armenians and Cilicia is very telling, the purpose of which was to protect the Armenian spiritual and cultural heritage of Nagorno Karabakh. The Church bears the moral weight of history, the trust of the people and an identity that stands above the politics of the past and the catastrophic failures of the present. Pashinyan sees it, and it scares him. This is not the first time in our history that the Church has risen as the guardian of the people in the face of political collapse and ontological threat. For centuries, during the years of foreign rule and the Soviet years, the Armenian Church preserved our collective soul and spoke on our behalf when no one else could. And today he is doing that work again, not as a political force, but as the conscience of the nation. Pashinyan's shameful attacks against the Church are not just words. They are an attempt to humiliate and delegitimize the only institution that remains independent of its control. However, the stronger the attacks, the more visible its insecurity becomes, and the more the people realize who really stands by their side. This is not just a clash between Pashinyan's supporters and the spiritual class. This is a battle for the spirit of Armenia. And when the government chooses to humiliate the Church instead of protecting its people, it loses both moral authority and national legitimacy."