Trump’s Iran Ceasefire, Operation Kochari, and Armenia’s Election Fog | Ep 539, May 3, 2026

Chapters

1. 00:04 Week in Review for May 2, 2026 with Asbed & Hovik
2. 00:58 Iran War
3. 01:28 Why has Trump ceased hostilities against Iran?
4. 06:09 How is all this affecting US mid-term elections in 2026?
5. 06:35 The war and invasion of Lebanon rages on
6. 08:42 Shahin Mustafayev in Armenia
7. 11:03 Border delimitation discussions
8. 11:51 Is there real trade ramping up between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
9. 16:12 Who is Shahin Mustafayev?
10. 19:01 Azerbaijan destroys Stepanakert Cathedral - more monuments destroyed
11. 19:44 Reactions to the destruction of Armenian christian heritage
12. 23:13 Armenian government's reactions
13. 25:41 Azeri defense of their state level terrorism and vandalism
14. 30:08 Election time. MPG poll
15. 32:15 SLIDE 8: Where do people get their information?
16. 35:57 SLIDE 9: Intent to participate in the election
17. 38:13 SLIDE 10: Who would they vote for?
18. 51:32 Can the MPG poll results be trusted?
19. 54:39 SLIDE 6: Likelihood that the elections will be free & fair vs. falsified
20. 55:32 SLIDE 7: will people go to street actions in case of election falsifications?
21. 57:59 Opposition coalition politics
22. 1:02:23 What are the chances of free & fair elections in June?
23. 1:05:35 Eroding freedom of expression in Armenia
24. 1:06:36 Mass surveillance in Armenia
25. 1:10:03 RSF downgrades Armenia