U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United ‌States may need to hit Iran again and he was only an hour away from deciding on a strike before he postponed ⁠the attack.

“I was an hour away from making the decision to go today,” Trump told reporters at the White House.

“Well, I mean, I’m saying two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something, maybe early next week, a limited period of time, because we can’t let them have a new nuclear weapon,” he said.

A court has approved house arrest for the three remaining suspects accused of obstructing a campaign event of the ruling Civil Contract Party in Lori Province, concluding hearings for all 10 individuals detained in connection with the case, Investigative Committee spokesperson Kima Avdalyan said in a statement.

The decision comes days after authorities alleged that supporters of the Strong Armenia alliance disrupted campaign events in Norashen and Metsavan on May 16, prompting criminal proceedings over the alleged obstruction of election campaigning.

Six other suspects in the case had previously been placed in pre-trial detention, while another was placed under house arrest.

At the time, the Civil Contract Party’s campaign in Lori Province was led by Defense Minister Suren Papikyan, who was officially on leave to campaign for the party.

Three-time Armenian Cup winner, Super Cup winner, and reigning league champion, FC Noah, has unveiled its new training complex located on Margara Highway in Armavir Province, as well as the design of its new stadium.

The ceremony was attended by Arayik Harutyunyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office; Zhanna Andreasyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports; Portuguese former footballer Luís Figo; FC Noah President Vardges Vardanyan; and other officials, as well as other football stars. 

The building includes state-of-the-art dressing rooms equipped with various recovery rooms, medical and massage areas fitted with the latest equipment, a modern, spacious gym, hotel rooms for training camps, a library, a dining area for first-team staff, meeting halls, offices, and several leisure rooms equipped with table tennis tables and gaming consoles.

“A new beginning toward excellence and toward all the goals FC Noah continues to pursue with unwavering determination,” the club said in a press release.

The club also presented the large-scale architectural and engineering concept for the “Noah Park” project, which is planned to be implemented in Vagharshapat.

The project integrates sports, educational, infrastructural, and public spaces, aiming to create a modern football and development ecosystem. The philosophy of “Noah Park” is based on long-term development, territorial integration, and contemporary architecture.

The plan includes a stadium, a football academy, public and recreational areas, as well as multifunctional spaces designed for both matchdays and everyday use.

“Our goal is to develop youth football and introduce European football standards. We will do everything in that direction. Over the past 2.5 years, we have done a significant amount of work. Thanks to these years of effort, we already have something to show. I believe that with this step by Noah, other clubs will also invest in infrastructure and youth football,” said FC Noah president Vardges Vardanyan.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting on Tuesday with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys.

“The tête-à-tête meeting between Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and Foreign Minister of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys at the MFA of Armenia commenced,” the Foreign Ministry said in a press release.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys arrived in Armenia on Tuesday for an official visit. Mirzoyan and Budrys are expected to hold a joint press conference after their meeting.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Lithuanian counterpart Kęstutis Budrys signed a strategic partnership agreement between the two countries in Yerevan on Tuesday.

Speaking at a joint press conference with FM Budrys following their meeting, Armenian FM Ararat Mirzoyan said that the partnership format will allow for further deepening of political dialogue and cooperation between the two countries, as well as a more comprehensive approach to sectoral cooperation.

“Bilateral visits, meeting each other, and holding detailed discussions in our capitals provide a special opportunity to advance our political dialogue and cooperation,” Mirzoyan said.

“This visit is taking place at a highly symbolic time—the 35th anniversary of the establishment of our diplomatic relations—and at this very moment, taking into account all previous developments, we were able to sign a document that elevated the level of our relations,” he said.

Mirzoyan also said that during the meeting they discussed matters pertaining to the South Caucasus region, as well as the geopolitical situation.

“We had the opportunity today to discuss the prospects for our economic cooperation, particularly in the fields of information technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, where Lithuania has extensive experience and where we also have certain expertise and knowledge,” said the Armenian Foreign Minister, adding that cooperation between Armenia and Lithuania is also reflected in Armenia–EU relations and in international platforms.

“We are grateful to our Lithuanian partners for the support they have provided in deepening Armenia–EU relations,” Mirzoyan said.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said on Tuesday, after meeting his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan, that diplomatic and political relations between the two countries are stronger than ever before.

The foreign ministers signed a strategic partnership agreement between Armenia and Lithuania.

FM Budrys said the agreement will further expand cooperation in multiple areas.

Speaking about the EU visa liberalization process for Armenian citizens, the Lithuanian FM said that the move offers great opportunities for countries.

“We hope that we will help Armenia speed up this process, so that Armenia can move into a visa liberalization stage, and then, with very few restrictions, your citizens will be able to travel throughout the entire EU,” the Lithuanian FM said at a joint press conference with FM Mirzoyan in Yerevan.

Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said Lithuania is ready to share its best experience in several future-oriented fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, and others.

FM Budrys also stated that Lithuania fully supports the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

“We hope that it will open the door to new economic opportunities for everyone. By opening borders and infrastructure, people-to-people ties will become more active, and the level of security will increase, which you all deserve here,” FM Budrys said.

Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on Tuesday lauded what he described as the “effective outcomes” of the inaugural Armenia-EU Summit held earlier in May in Yerevan.

Mirzoyan addressed the issue during a joint press conference with his Lithuanian counterpart, Kęstutis Budrys, responding to a question about perceptions in the EU regarding Armenia’s approaches following the summit.

He said that Armenia is moving closer to the EU every day.

“Armenia’s approaches have always been dynamically presented both to the EU and to partner member states. This summit was no exception. It is no secret that Armenia is moving closer and closer to the EU every day. There are all the opportunities for this, and there is the number one prerequisite for it — the European aspirations of the Armenian people, which were expressed, for example, through last year’s civic initiative that eventually turned into a law adopted by the National Assembly,” the Armenian FM said.

Last year, the Armenian parliament adopted a bill on EU integration, calling on the government to launch the process of EU accession.

The inaugural Armenia-EU Summit took place on May 5, a day after the 8th European Political Community Summit, which was also held in the Armenian capital.

Armenia does not intend to create tensions in its relations with Russia, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan reiterated on Tuesday.

Speaking at a joint press conference with his Lithuanian counterpart Kęstutis Budrys, Mirzoyan stressed that Armenia and Russia remain partners linked by many ties and are committed to continuing constructive dialogue.

“Armenia does not intend to create tensions in its relations with Russia. We are partners connected by numerous ties and are committed to conducting healthy discussions and developing these mutually beneficial relations in a healthy environment,” Mirzoyan said.

According to him, as in all relations around the world, there are issues, but it is necessary to find solutions through constructive discussions.

Mirzoyan also emphasized the importance of respecting each other’s right to make independent decisions in bilateral relations.

“We fully understand, and it is not from Russia that we need to be told, that membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and membership in the EU are incompatible. It is impossible for us to remain in the EAEU and become an EU member at the same time. We will continue moving closer to the EU, and when the time comes for us to make a decision about belonging to one or another group, we will make that decision. There is nothing new here, and once again, this is not something we need to be told from outside,” the minister added, stressing that Armenia is inclined to continue positive, healthy cooperation in all directions based on mutual respect and interests.

Russian officials have recently stated that Armenia should choose between remaining a member of the Eurasian Economic Union and pursuing potential European Union membership. Russian President Vladimir Putin also suggested that the Armenian authorities hold a referendum on the issue.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated on several occasions that Armenia does not intend to leave the Eurasian Economic Union as long as the processes of European Union integration and EAEU membership do not conflict with each other.

Upon a joint initiative of the European Union Delegation to China and the Embassy of Armenia, Beijing-based Ambassadors of the European Political Community countries met on Tuesday 19 May 2026 to discuss the future of security and prosperity of the European continent in the context of China’s role in global affairs, the European Union Delegation to China said in a press release.

“The representatives of the European Political Community countries agreed on the paramount importance of Europe’s strategic resilience. In the era of heightened geopolitical tensions, they also agreed on the need to maintain channels of communication and engagement with China open. The meeting was an opportunity to share assessments of opportunities and challenges regarding the political and economic relationship with China,” the European Union Delegation to China said.

The European Political Community brings together leaders of around 50 European countries in a spirit of unity and shared purpose. It provides a political platform to foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest, as well as strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent. 

Since its establishment in 2022, the European Political Community has met eight times. During the most recent summit in Yerevan, Armenia on 4 May 2026 leaders discussed cooperation in strengthening democratic resilience, advancing connectivity and reinforcing economic and energy security. The summit took place ahead of the first-ever EU-Armenia bilateral summit.

The meeting in Beijing was attended by representatives of: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, European Union Delegation, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the UK and Ukraine.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Mnatsakan Safaryan, visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial. Minister Budrys laid a wreath at the memorial and paid tribute to the memory of the victims of the Genocide,” reads the statement.