News in Brief: Tensions in the Middle East and Staffing Changes in Armenia

News from the past hour, summarized and content-rich:

• The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute has appointed Hrachya Tashchyan as the acting director.
• The Iranian ambassador stated that Iran is in contact with Armenian authorities and is cooperating on humanitarian and citizen transfer issues. He noted that there is no flow of refugees from Iran to Armenia, and border crossings are functioning normally.
• Donald Trump announced that British assistance in the war against Iran is no longer necessary and warned that the U.S. will intensify its strikes against Iran next week. He also mentioned that Iran is ready to capitulate, and Russia is providing some support to Tehran.
• The U.S. Secretary of Defense claimed that the United States will not allow the Strait of Hormuz to be blocked and will continue to ensure navigation security.
• The President of France stated that Paris supports its allies in the Middle East but maintains a defensive posture regarding actions against Iran. He also noted that a French soldier has been killed following a strike in Iraq.
• The President of Ukraine announced that over ten countries have approached Ukraine for experience in defending against Shahed-type drones. He indicated that Ukrainian military personnel have gained significant experience in air defense during the war.
• The Pakistani Air Force has conducted airstrikes on a fuel depot in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan. The Afghan side reported casualties and injuries.
• The number of U.S. strategic bombers at the UK’s RAF Fairford airbase has increased. Reports suggest that the base may become a key site for potential strikes against Iran.