09:00 News in Brief: Snow, Blizzard, and Sharp Drop in Temperature, New Tensions in the Middle East

Past hour's news summarized and to the point.

• From April 9-13, precipitation is expected across the republic; snow in mountainous areas, rain in valleys, and localized thunderstorms. Strong winds, blizzard conditions, and freezing rain are anticipated, with temperatures decreasing by 5-7 degrees.
• Roads are generally passable, but traveling with winter tires is recommended. The Stepanavan-Lars road is closed to all types of transport.
• The Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan has arrived in Yerevan, with negotiations continuing today.
• The "Strong Armenia" party has confirmed the first candidates on its electoral list in a closed format.
• Robert Kocharyan has stated that Artsakh was in a self-determination process and has not been recognized by any country.
• Trump has announced that U.S. forces will remain in the region until the agreement is implemented and has threatened strong actions.
• Iran has reported that part of the ceasefire conditions have been violated, jeopardizing negotiations.
• The U.S. Vice President has indicated that some proposals have been rejected, but the new version remains in effect.
• Iran has halted the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz due to violations of the ceasefire.
• The White House has announced that U.S.-Iran negotiations will begin on Saturday.
• Entry to the government zone in Islamabad has been restricted ahead of negotiations.
• Iran has stated that the U.S. must choose between a ceasefire or continuing conflict.
• An attack has occurred in Lebanon against a person close to Hezbollah's leadership.
• Netanyahu has stated that Lebanon will not be included in the ceasefire, and operations will continue.
• Trump will discuss the possibility of withdrawing the U.S. from NATO.
• Five earthquakes have been recorded near the shores of Azerbaijan in the Caspian Sea over the past day.