News in Brief: Criminal Prosecutions over 'Monument' Land Deals, US-Iran Tensions, Flight Cancellations in the US

• Criminal prosecutions are being prepared regarding the illegal sale of land in Yerevan's 'Monument' administrative district, according to the head of the NGO.

• The Anti-Corruption Committee has stated that the cases under investigation do not only pertain to former officials. A significant portion of the criminal prosecutions relates to current public officials.

• Online taxi drivers have submitted their demands to the Government.

• Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating and, according to international media, could lead to widespread military conflict. Washington is faced with a complex geopolitical choice.

• The UK has expanded its list of anti-Russian sanctions by adding new restrictions, aimed at increasing pressure on Moscow.

• Several EU countries have accused Hungary of obstructing the process of supporting Ukraine. Disagreements could affect the unity of the union.

• Thousands of flights have been canceled due to a severe snowstorm on the US East Coast. Hundreds of thousands of residents are left without electricity, and snowfall continues.