News in Brief: Regional Tensions and Nuclear Energy Issues

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris and noted that Armenia views nuclear energy as an important factor for energy security. Topics were discussed concerning the development of the sector and cooperation.

Foreign intelligence has reported that certain individuals are attempting to exert pressure on Armenian businessmen abroad, involving them in actions to influence Armenia’s electoral processes. The police have submitted a report on the matter to the Investigative Committee and have called for vigilance.

The Armenian embassy in Iran continues to operate in emergency mode. With the support of the embassy, another Armenian citizen has returned to Armenia, and citizens are being provided with consultations regarding border crossing.

The Armenian ambassador in Iran stated that the relations between the two countries are based on mutual trust. He emphasized that Iran values Armenia's security and that economic cooperation continues.

The Prime Minister of Israel has declared that operations against Iran have not yet concluded. He stated that Israel will continue to exert pressure on Tehran.

The presidents of Iran and Turkey held a phone conversation discussing regional tensions. Turkey has deemed actions against Iran illegal while also criticizing Iranian strikes and expressing willingness to support de-escalation.

A senior Iranian official responded to U.S. threats, stating that the country is not afraid of pressure. He warned that actions against Iran could have serious consequences.

According to Iranian sources, reports have emerged of cyberattacks and hits against U.S. military aircraft. There are also indications regarding the disappearance of American servicemen.