Araratcement Crackdown: Armenia’s State Revenue Committee alleges large-scale tax violations at Araratcement, citing missing invoices from 35 trucks in one day and suspected fictitious fuel invoices, with hundreds of millions of drams in alleged damage. TRIPP Control Clarified: The U.S. State Department says TRIPP preserves Armenia’s sovereignty, with all border security and customs functions staying under Armenian control. TRIPP Oversight vs Iran: Prime Minister Pashinyan tells reporters concerns about Iran’s “Trump Route” risks should be dispelled, while Iran’s ambassador presses for a risk-management mechanism. Multi Group Protests: Workers at Multi Group companies, including Ararat Brandy-Wine-Vodka and Multi Stone, protest sealed facilities after Gagik Tsarukyan’s arrest, demanding a clear restart timeline. Healthcare Tech Milestone: Slavmed Medical Center performs Armenia’s first robotic remote surgery, with a urologist operating from Belgium. Agriculture & Retail: Summer vegetables from local farms are gaining shelf space as cooperatives prioritize fresh domestic produce and consumers favor quality and taste. Fitch Outlook: Fitch affirms Armenia’s BB- long-term foreign currency rating with a positive outlook, citing stable policy and strong growth. Emergency Connectivity: Armenia receives 56 Starlink terminals for emergency communications via the Rescue Service. WTO Fertilizer Warning: WTO flags how Strait of Hormuz disruptions can hit fertilizer trade and threaten farming and food security. Cyber Sanctions: UK and EU announce joint cyber sanctions targeting Russian state-linked networks, including the FSB’s Centre 16. Drone Industry Signal: A report highlights Armenia’s growing drone sector and interest in international partnerships.