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Today’s stories
- CNN: Israel demands US to abandon unfreezing of Iranian assets, source saysIsrael urges the US to stop unfreezing Iranian assets as part of a potential agreement to end the war, expressing skepticism about US-Iran negotiations.
- Trump accuses Iran of leaking, disinformation about peace dealUS President Trump accused Iran of leaking and spreading disinformation about a peace deal, and criticized Iran for a drone attack on Indian ships near the Hormuz Strait.
- Army deputy commander-in-chief: Strait of Hormuz under control of Iran armed forcesIranian military claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and accuses the US of attacking an Iranian ship, leading to casualties.
- Deputy head of mission at UK Delegation to OSCE: We remain committed to supporting Armenia to strengthen its democratic resilienceThe UK Deputy Head of Mission at the OSCE welcomed Armenia's parliamentary election results, commended the electoral process, and reaffirmed support for strengthening democratic resilience.
- Consequences of vandalism at Great Patriotic War memorial in Gyumri being restoredVandalism at the Mother Armenia memorial in Gyumri led to the removal of golden letters, with restoration efforts underway by the Russian 102nd Military Base personnel and the Russian Embassy expressing outrage.
- Wings of Unity party also to petition to Armenia Central Electoral Commission to declare June 7 parliament elections invalid, to hold re-voteWings of Unity party will petition Armenia's Central Electoral Commission to invalidate the June 7 parliamentary elections and request a re-vote, joining other parties with similar demands.
- European Commission says it doesn’t support EU diplomatic service’s abolitionThe European Commission stated it does not support abolishing the EU's European External Action Service (EEAS) or dismissing its head Kaja Kallas, and does not plan to discuss the issue at the current level, while supporting removal of EU countries' veto power in foreign policy.
- Iran demands $300 bln for economic reconstruction as part of deal with USIran has included a $300 billion economic reconstruction demand in a draft US deal, seeking sanctions relief, asset unblocking, and troop withdrawal, with nuclear program commitments and UN approval required.
- Earthquake hits Azerbaijan, also felt in ArmeniaAn earthquake with magnitude 4.8 was recorded in Azerbaijan near Sheki, with stronger seismic activity at the epicenter and felt in Armenian towns and villages.
- Mehr News Agency: Iran missile program to not be included in agreement with USIran's missile program and support for allies will not be part of the US agreement, as reported by Mehr News Agency.
- Minister: Armenia economy ministry allocated 43 billion drams to agriculture in 2025Armenia's economy ministry allocated 43 billion drams to agriculture in 2025, with nearly all funds spent on various subsidy programs and purchasing produce.
- Strong Armenia bloc leader Samvel Karapetyan: PM Pashinyan did not win the elections, we will take actionsStrong Armenia bloc leader Samvel Karapetyan accused the June 7 parliamentary elections of being rigged and vowed to take actions to remove PM Pashinyan, including petitioning for a second round of elections.
- CBS News: US, Iran could sign conflict settlement memorandum next week, sources sayUS and Iran may sign a conflict settlement memorandum next week, potentially during the G7 summit in France or in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Anti-Corruption Court rules detaining parliament opposition faction leader, ex-defense minister Seyran OhanyanAnti-Corruption Court ordered the detention of Seyran Ohanyan, former defense minister and opposition leader, after he missed a hearing, in a case involving former president Robert Kocharyan and his subordinates.
- Mehr: Iran-US conflict resolution draft memorandum consists of 14 pointsA draft memorandum outlining 14 points for resolving Iran-US conflict includes US commitments to lift sanctions, withdraw troops, and address economic and nuclear issues, with talks on the nuclear program within 60 days.