News in Brief: Trump’s Pressure, Iran’s Threats, and Over 50,000 US Troops in the Region

Last hour news summarized and content-rich:

• The head of the Pentagon has harshly criticized the American media, accusing it of 'hatred' towards Trump and questioning the effectiveness of Iranian strikes.
• The American University of Armenia has suspended in-person classes and transitioned to an online format due to security threats.
• Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to many of Washington's demands for a ceasefire.
• Iran is threatening further strikes against 'valuable' American targets, claiming military superiority.
• US and Israeli forces have heavily bombed Iran's Bandar Abbas port and Qeshm Island.
• The number of American troops in the Middle East has exceeded 50,000, significantly above normal levels.
• Trump is considering a risky military operation to extract approximately 450 kg of uranium from Iran.
• The US has announced the destruction of multiple targets in Iran and has not ruled out establishing control over Kharg Island.
• A fire broke out at a chemical plant in southern Israel following a strike by remnants of an Iranian missile, but there were no casualties.
• Protests have taken place in Turkey demanding the withdrawal of American military bases.
• The US will allow Russian oil tankers to reach Cuba to temporarily alleviate the energy crisis.
• In France, the rate of factory closures has risen by 30% due to Trump's tariffs and the influence of cheap Chinese products.