The situation in the Middle East remains tense and unstable. Reports of negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad reflect only attempts to establish a dialogue; the contacts are irregular in nature and have not yet yielded any results. At the same time, Israel, despite the declared ceasefire, continues to strike Lebanon, which indicates a de facto violation of the ceasefire. In general, the region remains in a state of prolonged escalation, and the risks of further escalation remain.

Armenian News-NEWS.am presents below a brief overview of the key developments that took place in the Middle East on Tuesday night.

US President Donald Trump has faced strong pressure due to the operation in Iran. US intelligence agencies are analyzing what Tehran's response would be if the US president declares a unilateral victory, Reuters reported.

Both political and military power in Iran is shifting to the hands of country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps amid tensions with the US and Israel and the death of the country's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Reuters reported.

The United States can no longer "dictate conditions" to other countries, including Iran, said Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik, Deputy Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics for Strategic Planning of Iran, state television reported.

Pakistan has provided Iran with six land corridors that will allow cargo to transit, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan's commerce ministry said.

Democrats in the US Congress are considering the possibility of filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump if he continues the conflict with Iran beyond May 1 without obtaining permission from lawmakers, Time magazine reported, citing informed sources.

Democrats in the US Congress are considering the possibility of filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump if he continues the conflict with Iran beyond Friday without obtaining permission from lawmakers, Time magazine reported, citing informed sources.