18:00 News in Brief: Evacuations from Iran, Oil Shock, and Major Political Games

Here are the key news updates from the past hour summarized:

• Sixty citizens from 60 countries have been evacuated through Armenia from Iran, with assistance provided for visa issues if necessary.
• The U.S. plans to release up to 10 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves to temporarily supply the market with a plan to replenish it later.
• Japan is considering sending a business delegation to Moscow and looking into the possibility of resuming the purchase of Russian oil.
• A critical strategic bridge in Iran has been damaged due to a strike, creating electrical supply issues.
• Iran claims to have shot down 154 American and Israeli drones in recent times.
• Trilateral negotiations on resolving the Ukraine conflict have been suspended, yet Russian-U.S. communications are ongoing.
• Poland's Prime Minister stated that Trump’s political threats align with Putin's interests.
• The Investigative Committee reported that a representative of a non-governmental organization has been arrested for providing material incentives for participation in court sessions and demonstrations.