News in Brief: Emergency Situation in Syunik, Gas Supply Disrupted, Escalating Events in Hormuz

This hour’s news summary is concise and substantial:

• In Syunik, a gas pipeline has been damaged by floodwaters, leading to a disruption in gas supply in part of Kapan. Emergency recovery works are ongoing in the area, while heavy rains have also caused road issues and rising water levels in rivers.
• A section of the Armenia-Georgia gas pipeline will be relocated at the request of the Armenian side. This change is related to the border zone and previously mined areas.
• The authorities have announced that there have been no discussions regarding the deadlines for constitutional amendments. It has been noted that these changes are viewed as an internal development process and do not question their legitimacy.
• Tensions continue in the political arena, with an opposition representative criticizing the authorities for their way of interacting with citizens. He has also cast doubt on statements concerning peace.
• The court has acquitted a former official accused of treason; however, the prosecutor's office plans to appeal the decision. Concurrently, it has also been reported that Iran has struck a vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz.