17:00 News in Brief: Millions in Damage in Tumanyan Forests, New Developments in Parliament, Israel's Tough Message

Brief and substantial news from the last hour:

• In the "Tumanyan Forestry", 496 illegal tree cuttings have been detected, causing environmental damage of over 114 million AMD, and reports have been submitted to the Investigative Committee regarding these apparent criminal acts.
• For the first time, graduates of the military academy have been handed military sabers and graduation certificates along with certificates for purchasing apartments.
• The candidate for the presidency of the parliamentary commission has prioritized the decentralization of local self-government, water and energy security, effective infrastructure management, and responsible use of subsoil resources.
• The "Strong Armenia" faction has decided that MP Edgar Ghazaryan will not apologize following a discussion of an incident involving his participation.
• The defense lawyer of former MP Martun Grigoryan claims that his criminal prosecution and detention are illegal due to the violation of procedures regarding parliamentary immunity.
• Israel intends to maintain its forces in the security zones established in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, considering them a long-term security necessity.
• Romania has closed its only nuclear power plant due to record low water levels of the Danube and declared an energy emergency for August.
• The U.S. prioritizes preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and ensuring stable energy prices through diplomatic, economic, and military means regarding Iran.