News in Brief: Escalation of Iran-Israel Clashes and Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Brief and substantive updates from the last hour:

• The Iranian Foreign Minister has stated that senior officials of the country are alive, despite circulating reports of possible casualties.
• Iran has launched a new wave of missile attacks towards Israel, where alarm signals have sounded again. Tensions in the region continue to escalate.
• The Iranian Foreign Ministry has described the war as illegal and threatened retaliatory measures, stating that the strikes will not go unpunished.
• Search and rescue operations continue at a school in the city of Minab, Iran, with dozens of casualties and injuries reported, while searches for the missing are ongoing.
• Reports indicate that an Iranian drone struck U.S. naval facilities located in Bahrain. This information has been circulated by military sources.
• As a result of an Iranian missile falling in southern Syria, there are casualties and injuries. Fragments of missiles have also been reported to fall in various parts of the country.
• Israeli media report that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could have serious impacts on the global oil market.
• The Israeli Defense Forces have announced large-scale strikes against Iran's strategic defense systems, targeting air defense facilities.
• China has expressed concern over strikes against Iran and called for respect for the country's sovereignty. Russia and China have initiated an urgent UN Security Council meeting.
• The U.S. President has informed Congress about potential military actions against Iran. Washington continues consultations regarding the developments.
• Snow and mixed precipitation are expected in Armenia over the coming days, with blizzards in mountainous areas. Nighttime temperatures are expected to gradually decrease.