News in Brief: Rain Expected in Yerevan, Fresh Strikes in the Middle East

News from the past hour, summarized and meaningful.

• Today, sunny weather is expected in Armenia, but starting tomorrow, rain and thunderstorms will occur.
• In mountainous areas, wet snow is expected, while rain will fall in other regions.
• There will be no precipitation in Yerevan today, but periodic rains are anticipated starting March 20.
• Military operations continue in the Middle East, escalating tensions.
• The war is already impacting the global economy and energy markets.
• Trump has announced that Iran is ready to negotiate, but the terms are still unacceptable.
• The USA demands stricter and more reliable conditions for a potential agreement.
• The UK has sent military experts to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran declares that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed for self-defense purposes.
• Tehran and Oman may establish a new regime for ship passage after the war ends.
• Iran has noted that strikes on oil and gas facilities were a forced response.
• Iran's major port, Bandar Henzeli, has been bombed in the Caspian Sea.
• Israel has begun strikes in northern Iran as well.
• Turkey and Iran are discussing possible ways to resolve the conflict.
• Iran claims it aims for the war's end, but not through a ceasefire.
• The EU has expressed concern regarding Israel's ground operations in Lebanon.
• Forty-five new trolleybuses produced in China will be brought to Yerevan.