09:00 News in Brief: Precipitation, Political Tension, and Threats Amid Dangerous Developments

News from the past hour summarized and content-rich:

• Precipitation is expected across the republic, with snow in mountainous regions, and in Yerevan, brief rain and temperatures reaching up to +18 degrees.
• The Russian Deputy Prime Minister has stated that Armenia could lose its air communication with Russia if it joins the EU.
• Azerbaijan has lodged a complaint with Russia regarding the elevation of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue in political discussions.
• The USA and Iran are discussing possible terms for a 45-day ceasefire with intermediaries.
• Trump has announced that a rapid agreement with Iran is possible, but otherwise threatened with strikes.
• After receiving permission from Iran, the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz has been partially restored, although it remains sharply reduced.
• There have been casualties due to strikes in Iran and Israel, damaging residential buildings.
• Ukraine, Syria, and Turkey have discussed security and energy cooperation in Damascus.
• In Hungary, the "Turkish Stream" gas pipeline has been placed under military control following an attempted sabotage.
• In Dagestan, two people have died due to flooding, and settlements have suffered significant damage.
• In Armenia, roads are mostly clear; however, some sections towards Amberd are closed, and the use of winter tires is recommended.