News in Brief: Defense Minister on Azerbaijan's Positions in Armenia, External Intelligence on Potential Escalation

Recent news summarized:

• The Defense Minister has stated that Azerbaijan has not built positions in Armenian territory since 2021.
• The National Security Service has announced that a family member of a clergyman was a former agent.
• External intelligence has indicated that risks in the Middle East are being assessed and monitored.
• The Ministry of Justice has denied the authenticity of a leaked draft of the Constitution.
• The Prime Minister has dismissed the Secretary General of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
• Reports from Iran mention an attack on ports and the destruction of several ships.
• The French Foreign Minister has traveled to Israel to mitigate regional tensions.
• The United States declares a rapid increase in Iranian oil supplies.
• Italy and the EU are seeking alternative gas sources amid energy disruptions.
• Options for increasing pressure on Iran are being discussed in the United States.