News in Brief: Armenia-IAEA Cooperation, Ongoing Tensions in the Middle East

News from the past hour summarized and detailed.

The Prime Minister met with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. They discussed the development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and the cooperation between Armenia and the agency. Nuclear safety and technical assistance programs were emphasized.

The State Revenue Committee has announced that the requirement for declaring loans has been removed. The government has stated that the aim is to assess the overall financial picture, not to manage small transactions. At the same time, information regarding the taxation of transfers has been denied.

Armenian citizens stranded in Vietnam have returned to Armenia. They had contacted the Armenian embassy in Hanoi following the cancellation of flights.

Israel has announced that it continues to strike against Iran. It is indicated that these actions could affect the political situation in Iran. The Israeli side has emphasized that these operations will continue.

Iranian authorities have reported that the number of casualties since the beginning of the war with the U.S. and Israel has reached 1,332. Among the casualties are women and children. Attacks on healthcare facilities have also been reported.

At least six people have died and dozens have been injured due to Iranian strikes in the United Arab Emirates. The Ministry of Defense has reported that air defense systems have intercepted several missiles and drones.

As a result of escalating military operations in Lebanon, dozens of children have been killed and injured. UNICEF also reports on the mass displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. The organization has called for the protection of civilians and the reduction of tensions.

The blockade in Gaza has been intensified against the backdrop of the escalation surrounding Iran. Local authorities warn that this could jeopardize the food and fuel supply for more than two million residents.

The European Commission has announced that a nuclear arms race has begun globally. Europe aims to become a center for next-generation nuclear energy. The development of small modular reactors is also highlighted.

The foreign ministers of Russia and Iran have discussed the situation in the Middle East. The Russian side has called for a reduction in tensions and a return to negotiations. Moscow has expressed its readiness to support this process.