THE ARMENIAN PRESS IN IRAN

Abstract

The article examines the Armenian press published by the Armenian diaspora in Iran. Due to various historical factors, Armenians have settled in different countries worldwide, forming diaspora communities. The Armenian community in Iran constitutes a significant part of this diaspora and is recognized as an important center for Armenian printing outside the homeland. According to relevant encyclopedic sources, over eighty Armenian periodicals are currently published in Iran. The Armenian press in Iran is regarded as an integral component of the printed heritage of the Armenian diaspora.