09:00 News in Brief: Rain, Closed Roads, and Tensions in the Middle East

Yesterday's news summarized in brief:

• Rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in Yerevan and across the country in the coming days, with dry weather forecast for April 14.

• Most of Armenia's roadways are passable, but there are closed and difficult sections; drivers are advised to use winter tires.

• The U.S. President has urged Iran to cease its actions of collecting tolls from vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

• Iran has stated that it is not involved in the missile and drone attacks occurring in the region and remains committed to the ceasefire.

• The Speaker of Iran's Parliament has indicated that negotiations with the U.S. are only possible if obligations are fully met.

• The President of Russia has announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine in observance of Easter.

• Melania Trump has denied allegations of connections to Epstein and called for hearings for the victims.

• Arman Tsarukyan has reported spending hundreds of thousands of dollars each month and frequently purchasing luxury watches.