The police operation against Archbishop Ajapahian highlights growing tensions between Armenia's government and the clergy, with accusations of power grabs looming over the investigation.
"Areas near government buildings were being bombed. But cities themselves remained calm," said Andranik Harutyunyan, highlighting the contrasting realities for Iranians during the conflict.
"As has happened throughout history, we are forced to fight all of Europe... our Armenian friends understand that in such conditions, we cannot fulfil all our obligations on time."