13:00 News in Brief: Heated Parliamentary Speeches, Protest Action, and Rising Global Tensions

Recent news summarized and highlighted:

• Haik Konjoryan stated in the National Assembly that the opposition's agenda revolves around 'Russophobia' and that their political activities are nearing sunset.
• Artavazd Minasyan mentioned during an extraordinary session that the issue is not about control, but rather a result of sloppy legislative work.
• A protest action by the coalition 'Strong Armenia with Samvel Karapetyan' is taking place near the National Assembly against the amendments to the electoral code, which prohibit the use of personal names in coalition titles.
• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared his readiness to sacrifice his life for the homeland, emphasizing that millions of Iranians share the same readiness.
• Fatih Birol, head of the IEA, warned that the energy crisis due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could surpass all previous major crises and heavily impact developing countries.
• Volodymyr Zelensky evaluated his meeting with Erdogan as very positive, stressing Turkey's crucial role in ensuring Ukraine's energy and logistical security.
• Signs of decreasing tensions between North and South Korea are visible with Seoul's quick response to Pyongyang's apology; however, Kim Yo Jong warned of severe consequences in the event of provocations.