News in Brief: Hormuz Closed, Hundreds Dead and Ballistic Strikes as War Escalates

Recent news summarized and significant updates:

• During the Prime Minister's visit to Ijevan, a dispute arose with a citizen regarding the appointment of a kindergarten director. The Prime Minister prohibited appointment through intermediary.
• In the coming days, precipitation is expected across the republic, with snow and blizzards in mountainous areas, and temperatures will drop by 6-9 degrees.
• Iran has announced a halt to trade through the Strait of Hormuz and a ban on the passage of American vessels.
• In the Persian Gulf, at least 150 tanks have anchored outside the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions.
• The Israeli Air Force has destroyed two Iranian fighters at Tabriz Airport.
• Powerful explosions were heard in Damascus, presumably as air defense systems intercepted missiles.
• About 20 people were injured from an Iranian ballistic missile strike in Beit Shemesh, with some in serious condition.
• According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, more than 140 children have been killed as a result of the strikes in Minab.
• Dozens of homes have been damaged in Tel Aviv.