12:00 News in Brief: HETC Nationalization, Continuous Pothole Repairs in Yerevan, and Rising Global Tensions

Here are the highlights from the past hour:

• The government is moving towards the full nationalization of HETC, however, no data regarding its valuation has been disclosed.
• The Mayor of Yerevan has demanded to expedite pothole repairs, emphasizing that work should proceed without breaks, including weekends.
• The municipality announced that illegal garages will not be legalized and are subject to demolition.
• Avinyan voiced concerns over low assessments in the Nor Nork and Shengavit administrative districts.
• Iran has reported the death of a senior official in its intelligence service due to American-Israeli strikes.
• An Iranian representative stated that the actions of the US and Israel have resulted in negative global consequences.
• In Lugansk, 41 miners remain trapped underground following an attack on a mine, and rescue operations are underway.
• The air quality in Yerevan has improved, but this is mainly attributed to weather conditions rather than human factors.