17:00 News in Brief: Land Auctions in Court, Military Deaths in Focus of Parliament

News highlights from the past hour:

• The Ararat region prosecutor's office is challenging the land auctions in the communities of Masis and Jermuk at the Anti-Corruption Court, requesting that they be deemed invalid and appropriate consequences be applied.
• Vilen Gabrielyan has stated that preventing military personnel deaths in peacetime requires comprehensive solutions, and responsibility cannot rest solely with the Armed Forces.
• Justice Minister Surbhi Galoyan has been appointed as the government representative in the National Assembly for discussions on legislative changes related to the structure and activities of the government.
• Narek Karapetyan has announced that the development of Armenia's relations with Europe should be accompanied by an increase in trade and the strengthening of state and civic institutions.
• Moldova has recalled its ambassador in Moscow for consultations following the crash and explosion of a drone on its territory.
• In Iran, the construction of the main and auxiliary buildings of the second and third energy blocks of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant continues with Russia's participation.
• Europe experienced its hottest June-July period historically in 2026, with new temperature extremes expected due to record ocean warming and El Niño conditions.
• Iran has announced a mutual agreement with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, while simultaneously denying direct negotiations with the United States.