10:00 News in Brief: Trump’s ‘Relentless Oil’ War; Isakov Avenue Paralyzed

Here are the key news highlights from the past hour:

• Alen Simonian will meet with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament in Istanbul. The meeting is being held within the framework of the Inter-Parliamentary Union's assembly and will include discussions with Georgian counterparts.
• Edmon Marukyan criticized the government for not proposing Yerevan as a platform for US-Iran negotiations. The political figure noted that instead of a 'peace crossroads', negotiations are taking place in Islamabad.
• Donald Trump stated that actions against Iran are proceeding 'like relentless oil' and will conclude soon. The US President asserted that the blockade is functioning excellently and is underpinned by strong foundations.
• The US President expressed hope that the conflict in Ukraine will soon come to an end, noting that his main focus at this stage is on events in the Middle East.
• The Prime Minister of Slovakia stated that Russia cannot be brought to its knees through external pressure. Robert Fico criticized the European Union's approaches, indicating that supporting Ukraine will not weaken Russia.
• The US has extended for a year its decision to ban Russian vessels from entering American ports. The corresponding document has already been published in the US State Register.
• Dmitry Medvedev sarcastically responded to Trump’s desire to 'take all the oil', emphasizing that Russia will share its resources only with countries that interest it.
• Lebanon is celebrating a 10-day ceasefire signed with Israel. Donald Trump urged Hezbollah to act correctly and put an end to the killings.
• The US Navy forced an Iranian oil tanker to return to port. The operation was carried out within the frame of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, preventing the transfer of 2 million barrels of oil.
• Traffic on Isakov Avenue is once again paralyzed. A video has surfaced online showing the severe traffic jams in the capital.