News in Brief: Violence Against 1.2-Year-Old Child is a Deliberate Act, Says Interior Minister; Iran Strikes Energy Infrastructure in Persian Gulf

News from the past hour summarized and to the point:

• Violence against a 1.2-year-old child is a deliberate act and not an accidental incident, stated the Interior Minister. The matter is under the attention of law enforcement authorities.

• The Prime Minister announced the need for additional investments for the development of the public sector, emphasizing its importance in terms of the impact on citizens' welfare.

• A program for the free vaccination of agricultural animals has been launched in Armenia at the state’s expense. Large-scale preventive measures are planned.

• It has been proposed to make preschool education mandatory for 5-6 year-olds and to expand enrollment. The legislative package has received a positive conclusion on the first reading.

• In January-February, exports from Azerbaijan to Armenia amounted to several million dollars. Meanwhile, no exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan have been recorded.

• Cuba is experiencing widespread power outages amid a deepening energy crisis. The social situation has also worsened, leading to protests.

• Reports have surfaced in Tehran regarding the assassination of the commander of the Basij forces. The Iranian side has not yet responded to this information.

• Iran has struck energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, causing a fire that has since been extinguished. No casualties have been reported.

• Despite sanctions, Iran continues to generate significant revenue from oil exports. The rise in global market prices is attributed to regional tensions.