Security Council of Armenia discussed events in Iran and Middle East
YEREVAN, March 1. /АРКА/. Under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, a meeting of the Security Council was held on Sunday, dedicated to the events surrounding the Islamic Republic of Iran and the situation in the Middle East.
Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Kristine Grigoryan presented an extensive report on the specified events.
The Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, reported on the activities of the interdepartmental working group, created on the instructions of the Prime Minister.
According to the results of the meeting, Pashinyan gave the appropriate instructions.
The participants of the meeting expressed deep regret in connection with the tragic events, expressed condolences in connection with the victims and emphasized the need for the speedy establishment of peace.
About events around Iran
On the morning of February 28, Israel and the United States launched a military operation against Iran. The blows were inflicted on a number of cities, including Tehran. The White House said that the actions are related to missile and nuclear threats from Iran, and called on the country's citizens to stand up against the authorities.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced the beginning of the response operation, announcing the launch of rockets and drones; Air alarm sirens sounded in different regions of Israel.
The media report on Iran's strikes on American targets in a number of countries in the region. Several states closed the airspace.
Iranian television reported the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a result of an attack on his residence; 40-day mourning was announced in the country.
