13:00 News in Brief: Easter Celebrations in the Army, Global Military Tensions and Energy Risks

Here are the news highlights from the past hour:

• The Ministry of Defense has released a video showcasing Easter preparations in military units and a special menu organized for soldiers.
• David Minasyan, the 18-year-old detained after the Surb Anna incident, remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
• Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan are actively mediating to reduce tensions in the Middle East.
• The speaker of Iran's parliament has ridiculed U.S. statements regarding the rescue of the downed fighter pilot.
• Iran has struck a Bahrain oil refinery, causing damage to infrastructure but no casualties reported.
• Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for hitting an Israeli naval vessel, which Israel has denied.
• Explosives have been found near the Serbia-Hungary gas pipeline.
• In Russia, dozens of new mines have opened in 2025, and major energy projects are ongoing.
• Ukraine is preparing for a reduction in missile supplies for Patriot systems amid the backdrop of war in the Middle East.