News in Brief: Drug Policy, Economic Projects, and Tensions Around Iran

The latest news summarized and substantive:

• Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan announced that revenue from driving tests will be directed to the state budget, and plans for salary improvements are expected within a new model.
• The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported a 3.2% decrease in crime and a seizure of 768 kg of illegal drugs, a significant 80% increase compared to last year.
• Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan informed that the construction of the North-South road section from Kajaran to Agarak continues, with 45% of the work completed.
• The Iranian ambassador noted that the humanitarian aid sent by Armenia was an initiative from Yerevan and was appreciated in Tehran.
• An additional 163 people have been evacuated from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant to Armenia, with around 300 Russian specialists remaining at the site.
• Iran has rejected U.S. proposals to cease hostilities and has put forward its own conditions.
• Experts warn that a potential weakening of Iran could trigger a regional