News in Brief: Attacks, Protests, and Closing Strait - The Middle East is a Hotspot

Last hour's news summarized:

• An attack occurred on the residence of the Supreme Leader of Iran's son, who is considered a potential successor. There is currently no clear information about his fate.
• Mass protests have taken place in Tehran and other cities, with support from Iranian residents for the authorities in the context of the conflict with Israel and the USA. Protesters declared their readiness to stand firm until the end.
• The President of Iran announced that some countries have begun mediatory efforts to reduce regional tensions. At the same time, Tehran emphasized that it is ready to defend its sovereignty and national interests.
• The foreign ministers of Armenia and Turkey discussed the situation in the Middle East over a phone call. Both sides stressed the importance of maintaining stability and security in the region.
• The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude to several countries for supporting Baku during the recent events. Among the mentioned countries was Armenia.
• Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly come to a halt. In the past day, oil tanker traffic through the strait has almost ceased.
• The costs of military operations against Iran in the first 100 hours have been estimated at several billion dollars. Most of this is related to ammunition replacement and compensation for military losses.
• The European Union has temporarily suspended the visa-free regime for holders of diplomatic and service passports from Georgia. This decision is due to concerns regarding the country's internal political situation and violations of democratic standards.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia reported that there are currently no Armenian citizens in Japan who are stranded due to the situation in the Middle East. Citizens in Tokyo have already returned to the region via various routes.