News in Brief: Polls in Armenia, Wartime Tension in the Middle East

Latest news summarized:

• According to a poll by the MHI, if parliamentary elections were held next week, 29% of respondents would vote for the Civil Contract party.
• 47% of respondents believe that Armenia is moving in the right direction, while 41% think it is heading in the wrong direction.
• The main issues identified by citizens are national security and borders (21%), the economy and unemployment (18%), and high living costs (11%).
• Electoral polling data indicates that 11% would vote for the Strong Armenia party, 4% for the Armenia alliance, and 2% for the Prosperous Armenia party.
• Israel has announced a large-scale wave of airstrikes against Tehran, with explosions heard in the capital.
• The United States has permitted India to purchase Russian oil at sea for 30 days to maintain supply in the global market.
• The Israeli military has announced the end of the 26th wave of strikes on southern suburbs of Beirut.
• The Czech Embassy condemned the attacks on Nakhichevan, labeling them as actions that destabilize the region.
• Donald Trump stated that the US wants to finish the conflict with Iran before addressing Cuba.
• Iran's air defense headquarters announced that strikes in the country will become more intense and widespread in the coming days.
• According to Axios, several dozen IRGC officers left Beirut in the past 48 hours following Israel's ultimatum.
• The EU foreign policy chief indicated that the Middle Eastern conflict is already impacting Ukraine's defense.
• Iran has postponed the appointment of the country's Supreme Leader's successor due to security threats.
• Footage of an Iranian ballistic missile being struck in Israeli airspace shows the opening of cluster munitions.