One-Line News: Dispute in Parliament, Pension Increase, and War Situation in the Region

Last hour’s news summarized and substantive:

• Starting from April 1, pensions and various benefits will increase in Armenia. The government reports that payments for hundreds of thousands of citizens will rise by approximately 8.5-10 thousand drams, including for individuals with disabilities.
• A tense situation has arisen in the National Assembly during the speech of an opposition MP. A dispute occurred over interrupting the speech, after which the session continued with the next speaker.
• Tensions are escalating in the Middle East; reports indicate bombings and attacks on military facilities in Iran. At the same time, some circulating information has been denied, and experts indicate that the Kurdish factor is also becoming more active in the region.
• After an attack on an Iranian ship off the coast of Sri Lanka, search operations are underway. Authorities are trying to rescue the people on board, several of whom are considered missing.
• Iran has announced that it has not closed the Strait of Hormuz and continues to operate under international navigation rules. The war situation in the region is already affecting air transport as well.
• Qatar Airways has announced limited special flights to transport remaining passengers in the region. At the same time, several flights, including those to Yerevan, have been canceled.