Brief News: The US, Israel, and Iran on the Brink of Direct Confrontation; 0% Farm Loans in Armenia

Yesterday's news summarized:

• Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that war is like a romance—it’s easy to start, but extremely difficult to end.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a meeting of negotiating teams will take place soon in the US, with the political part of the Ukrainian delegation already on its way.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at the possibility of a ground operation in Iran, indicating that airstrikes alone are insufficient.
• The US is rapidly accelerating troop deployments in the Middle East, sending at least 2,200 Marines from San Diego in the coming days.
• Donald Trump announced that allies were not informed about operations against Iran to ensure a military surprise.
• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that US actions are undermining international legal norms and could have widespread ramifications.
• Netanyahu avoided answering a journalist’s question about whether Israel could continue the war without US support.
• The head of the German company Rheinmetall warned that global supplies of air defense missiles could be depleted within a month if the conflict continues.
• The UK, France, Germany, and other countries have expressed a willingness to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz following military operations.
• Turkey has attributed the main responsibility for the war to Israel, while India has strengthened its naval presence in the Gulf of Oman.
• Qatar Gas's CEO reported approximately $20 billion in damage and warned of potential export reductions.
• A fire broke out at a railway complex in northern Israel following a missile strike.
• According to the US State Department, more than 70,000 Americans have returned from the Middle East since the war began in Iran.
• The Israel Defense Forces announced that they have struck over 130 military and infrastructure targets within Iran.
• Satellite data indicated that Iran has attacked the US Patriot air defense system located in Bahrain.
• Armenia's Minister of Economy announced that soon agricultural enterprises and small farmers will be able to receive interest-free loans.
• The Israeli Defense Forces reported new airstrikes on Iran's capital, Tehran.
• Several countries in the Persian Gulf reported missile and drone attacks in recent hours.