High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan addressed the number of Armenians arriving in Armenia due to the Iran–Israel conflict and commented on the situation of Armenians in Israel.

He noted that Armenia’s embassy had received a list of up to ten individuals seeking evacuation from Israel, according to Factor.am .

“No evacuation was organized. First, they need to demonstrate why they are unable to leave. Israel is relatively safer than Iran in this regard. Though air routes are closed, Israel maintains active land connections with neighboring countries like Jordan and Egypt, and sea routes to Cyprus. Leaving Israel does not pose the same challenges as leaving Iran. As of now, there has been no call for evacuation,” he explained.

Sinanyan also stated that the number of arrivals from Iran remains consistent with last year’s figures. The escalation between Iran and Israel has not significantly increased the number of arrivals to Armenia.

“We have individuals who have come to Armenia temporarily for safety, but the numbers are not large. Some people arrive because they own homes here or hold Armenian citizenship, and some decide on their next steps upon arrival,” he said.

Since the outbreak of hostilities 11 days ago, only one family has requested government-provided shelter.

“Yesterday, a family of five approached us requesting accommodation. We arranged a short-term solution. Most arrivals are Iranian citizens and are self-sufficient, not seeking government help,” Sinanyan added.

On the night of June 22, U.S. President Donald Trump announced successful strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. He later claimed the facilities were completely destroyed and called the operation a significant military achievement. Since June 13, Israel has carried out daily airstrikes on Iranian territory aimed at dismantling the Islamic Republic’s missile and nuclear infrastructure.