News in Brief: Warnings Related to Armenia's Elections and Rising Tensions in the Middle East

Latest news highlights:

• The foreign intelligence service has warned about possible pressures on Armenian citizens abroad related to the upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia.
• The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports has presented a draft for public discussion regarding changes to the rules for forming school classes. It is proposed that the maximum number of students in first grades be set at 26-30, with implementation in phases starting from 2026.
• The USA, Japan, and the European Union are discussing the establishment of a new trade agreement regarding minerals. Relevant negotiations are expected to begin in the coming weeks.
• Turkey has sent a message to Tehran regarding missiles fired towards Iran, demanding accountability. Ankara has emphasized that it does not take sides in the conflict and is trying to prevent new tensions in the region.
• According to analysis, the position of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran may strengthen after the end of the conflict. It is noted that military victory does not necessarily mean achieving political objectives.
• The International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed hope to resume negotiations on the US-Iran nuclear agreement. The organization has expressed its readiness to provide technical support for the possible process.
• Reports indicate that the US and Israel are discussing changes to their military strategy against Iran. The parties are considering new options based on developments in the conflict.
• Italy has begun withdrawing its troops from Iraq following a drone attack on a military base in Erbil. The Ministry of Defense has announced that the decision was made for security reasons.
• The US Vice President has expressed skepticism regarding military action against Iran in private conversations; however, following a decision, she publicly supports the President's position.