News in Brief: Yerevan Acquires New Equipment, Hormuz Crisis, Trump’s Call

In the past hour, news has been summarized and distilled:

• Yerevan's City Hall plans to acquire around 69 units of equipment in 2026 to increase the efficiency of sanitation and waste collection services. The meeting also addressed the digitization program of electric transport towing stations, which will save the city about 100 million drams annually.
• Discussions were held on the previous year's work of the Animal Care Center. It was noted that 83 dogs were adopted from the center in 2025.
• U.S. officials have announced they will continue to work on promoting investment and trade in the region, referring to the agreements reached during their recent visit to Armenia.
• The Iranian Foreign Minister characterized Israeli strikes on fuel depots as actions posing an ecological threat. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also stated that most of the missiles used were manufactured nearly a decade ago.
• Security tension in the region continues; reports have emerged of the destruction of a drone in Baghdad, while Saudi Arabia announced it shot down 55 UAVs overnight. Moscow has also reported the destruction of several dozen drones targeting the capital.
• The U.S. President has called on various nations to join the initiative for opening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring security. However, Germany and Australia have already announced that they will not participate in this mission.