News in Brief: Prime Minister's Appeal to Citizens, Israeli Army Statement, Experts Warn of Possible 'Black Rain'

Yesterday's news summarized and concise:

• The Prime Minister declared in Goris that large-scale reforms are being implemented in the armed forces and emphasized the importance of maintaining peace. He urged citizens to participate in the June 7 elections and to defend peace.
• The Minister of Economy announced that a farmer's sheep has given birth to four lambs at once, a very rare occurrence. Typically, sheep give birth to one or two young ones.
• Iran has allowed the passage of two Indian gas tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the tensions in the region. The first tanker has already passed, and the second is expected to follow soon.
• The Israeli army has announced that it has struck a drone storage facility in western Iran. Iranian military personnel in the area were also hit following the strike.
• The Israeli Foreign Minister stated that the country has no shortage of missile interception systems and will continue its operations against Iran in collaboration with the US. He also called on Lebanon to prevent potential Hezbollah attacks.
• Aerial strikes on oil storage facilities near Tehran could have serious ecological consequences. Experts warn of heavy metal contamination and the possibility of 'black rain.'
• The number of personnel in the US Department of Defense engaged in preventing civilian casualties has been reduced. Critics point out that this could weaken oversight during military operations.
• The Kremlin has stated that there is currently a pause in negotiations regarding Ukraine. According to Russia, meetings have not yet yielded tangible results.
• The planned visit of Japan's Prime Minister to Washington may be complicated by US demands regarding security assurances in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts note that this could create additional risks for Japan.
• China has again intensified military aviation flights near Taiwan. In the past day, 26 military aircraft have been reported in the region.