News in Brief: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Khndzoresk School Closure, Tensions Escalate in the Middle East

Here are the latest news updates summarized:

• The Prime Minister of Armenia announced that no schools are being closed in the country; only those destroyed schools where there are no students are being shut down.
• The Consulate General of Russia in Isfahan has ceased its operations amid the ongoing conflict in Iran.
• Iran has announced the launch of a new wave of missile strikes targeting American military infrastructure in the region. It is also noted that major American tech companies’ infrastructures could be considered as potential targets in case of escalation.
• Pope Francis has called for an end to the war in the Middle East and for dialogue to begin. He expressed particular concern about the situation in Lebanon.
• The authorities in Bahrain have announced the discovery of an alleged network linked to Iran, arresting several suspects. They are accused of transferring secret information and recruiting individuals.
• The U.S. is deploying fifth-generation fighter jets to the Middle East, strengthening its military presence in the region. It is reported that the American tactical aviation group already consists of hundreds of aircraft.
• The foreign ministers of Iran and France have discussed the situation in the Middle East and around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran asserts that its actions are directed solely against American military facilities in the region.
• The President of Ukraine has imposed new sanctions against Russian and Iranian citizens and companies. The restrictions also apply to several legal entities.