News in Brief: Escalating War – Threats from Iran, Strikes from Israel, Statements from the US

News from the past hour, summarized and substantive:

• It is the 13th day of war in the Middle East. The conflict began on February 28, and the situation remains unpredictable, having regional and global implications.
• According to Armenia's emergency service, the country's roads are mostly passable, but there is black ice in some areas of the Chambarak–Berd road, and the roads from Gyumri to Ashotsk, Ltsen to Tatev, and Kapan to Sisian are closed for trailer trucks.
• According to Georgia and Russia, the Stepanstmind–Lars road is open for all types of vehicles.
• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that in order to end the war, Tehran's rights must be recognized, compensation must be paid, and international security guarantees must be provided.
• Iran's Foreign Minister Araqchin reported that one of the country's oldest bank branches was attacked, stating that Iran's armed forces would take revenge.
• A video has been posted on social media showing a large quantity of military equipment stored in Iran's underground tunnels, including drones, anti-ship missiles, and maritime mines.
• As a result of a Hezbollah missile attack, a 50-year-old man in northern Israel was lightly injured, while the Israel Defense Forces reported a new ballistic missile launched from Iran towards southern regions of the country.
• US President Donald Trump has referred to military actions against Iran as a 'two-week little excursion,' noting that they help prevent a larger war.
• Armin Papberger, director of the German company Rheinmetall, has stated that Europe's ammunition supplies are limited and could run out within a few days in the event of a major threat.
• He stated that the company plans to increase ammunition production to 1.5 million annually by 2030, while NATO countries need more armored vehicles.
• Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has 'won' the war against Iran, but will remain in the conflict until the mission is fully accomplished.
• According to Trump, this is a war for Iran, while for the US, the actions have been easier than expected.
• He also announced that Iran's leadership has already been destroyed twice, and a new leadership group is expected.
• Trump indicated that the drop in oil prices is due to the war, and such situations are predictable.
• IRGC Deputy Commander Ali Fadavi stated that Iran has underwater-launched missiles that could be used in the coming days.
• According to a social organization, the US Pentagon has spent millions of dollars on luxury items at the end of the budget year, including lobsters, expensive meat, pianos, and other items.
• According to Reuters, the first six days of the war with Iran cost the US at least $11.3 billion.
• Surveys show about 38-41% support for the war against Iran in the US, making it one of the least popular wars since World War II.
• The Israel Defense Forces have begun large-scale attacks in the Dahiya area of Beirut.
• An explosion occurred near Kirkuk Airport in northern Iraq.
• A boat with explosives attacked an oil tanker off the coast of Iraq, with 25 crew members rescued.
• A drone crashed into a high-rise residential building in Dubai, causing a fire.
• US presidential envoy Steve Whitko stated that the Middle East war has overshadowed the Russia-Ukraine war.
• He noted that he met with a Russian delegation led by Kirill Dmitriev, and the parties agreed to stay in touch until the end of the war.
• Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov stated that the US and Israel have attacked Iran, emphasizing that civilian casualties are unacceptable.
• A fire that broke out in an oil depot at Oman's Salalah port continues to grow.