News in Brief: Pashinyan's Apology, Prison Escape, War Developments

The news from the past hour is presented concisely and substantively:

• The roads in Armenia are mostly passable; however, roads towards Amberd are closed, and several sections are difficult for trucks.
• Precipitation is expected in the regions, with snow and rain, and drivers are advised to travel only with winter tires.
• Precipitation is forecasted on March 23 and from 25-27, with air temperatures expected to drop by 4-6 degrees; today's temperature in Yerevan will reach up to +18.
• Pashinyan has apologized for the incident that occurred in the metro and has suggested doing so publicly as well.
• A convict born in 1995 has escaped from the Vardashen prison, and search operations are underway.
• It is the 24th day of the US-Israel-Iran war, with military operations continuing to escalate regional tensions.
• The US is considering a ground operation option to seize the Kharg Island in Iran.
• Iran has launched missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli bases.
• There are casualties and destruction in several Iranian cities due to the strikes, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure.
• Israel has carried out large-scale strikes against facilities around Tehran.
• More than 4,500 people have been transferred to hospitals in Israel since the beginning of the military operations.
• The Iranian president stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open, but not for invaders.
• The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied claims that the strait is closed, blaming the US for escalating tensions.
• The Iranian vice president has called on Israelis to prepare for the coming 48 hours.
• Turkey is actively conducting diplomatic communications aimed at stopping the war.
• The economic losses in Israel due to the war are approaching 17 billion dollars.
• The Democratic leader in the US criticized the war against Iran, calling for a change of government in the country.
• Trump has stated that after the 'elimination' of Iran, the US's main opponent has become the Democratic Party.
• The US Secretary of the Treasury has not ruled out an intensification of attacks against Iran.
• There is growing discontent among American military personnel regarding operations against Iran.
• NATO has not confirmed Israel's claims about the use of intercontinental missiles by Iran.