Opposition Crackdown: Armenia’s security forces raided and seized businesses tied to opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan, leaving over 10,000 workers reportedly jobless as he was remanded for two months. Courts & Defamation: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan filed new civil lawsuits demanding public refutations and compensation over claims tied to the 2026 election, including a case seeking a voter-bribery refutation. Human Rights Pressure: Female opposition MPs backed Aregnaz Manukyan and urged courts to replace pretrial detention with a less restrictive measure. Emergency Connectivity: Armenia received 56 Starlink kits for the Rescue Service to keep communications running during disasters and crises. Armenia-Iran Watch: Yerevan and Tehran are moving toward a Strategic Partnership, while Iran says it wants clear safeguards around the U.S.-backed TRIPP corridor. Genocide Recognition Politics: Israel reportedly suspended progress on recognizing the 1915 Armenian events as genocide, with Azerbaijan’s opposition cited as a key factor. Digital & Telecom: Viva Armenia finalized a strategic acquisition of Ovio to build a more integrated fixed and mobile digital services platform. Environment Policy: Armenia plans to expand Specially Protected Nature Areas to at least 20% of the country by 2030.