# Armenian domestic and administrative developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/armenian-domestic-and-administrative-developments > Updated: 2026-09-07T04:35:50.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2. Armenia has undergone various administrative, infrastructural, and regulatory developments. Initial reports highlighted government leadership changes, such as the appointment of David Tavadyan as Chairman of the State Property Management Committee, and significant infrastructure progress, including the early completion of the Kyiv Bridge renovation using new polymer-concrete materials. The government also outlined long-term plans to renovate approximately 40 bridges through 2031 and discussed digitalizing customs services to increase transparency. Subsequent updates noted ongoing infrastructure work, specifically the planned repairs for the Lambada bridge in Yerevan. Other developments included diplomatic engagements, such as discussions between Deputy Speaker Aram Vardanyan and the Swiss Ambassador regarding bilateral relations. Regulatory enforcement also surfaced, with authorities recording administrative violations at Emili Pharm branches for selling expired products and suspending a food production facility in Gyumri due to safety non-compliance. Additionally, local emergency services managed a fire near Yerevan Lake, and public figures addressed a major car accident involving a vehicle owned by the wife of the Football Federation of Armenia's head coach. More recently, political and legal tensions have surfaced regarding the legal status of Robert Kocharyan. During a press conference, Levon Kocharyan denied claims that offers were made to Robert Kocharyan to ‘be included’ in certain political arrangements. Levon Kocharyan further stated that the current legal and political pressures are affecting both the Kocharyan family and ordinary citizens, noting that if certain actions had been intended, they would not have remained in Armenia following the events of 2018. ## Claims - The U.S. military struck five Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island. (disputed by 2 sources) - The IRGC Navy claims to have captured an advanced U.S. unmanned underwater vehicle at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz. (corroborated by 17 sources) - The captured device is identified as the Dive-LD, an autonomous underwater vehicle manufactured by Anduril Industries. (corroborated by 14 sources) - U.S. officials stated that an unmanned underwater vehicle malfunctioned during a water research mission in the region. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Anduril confirmed the loss of a Dive-LD vessel but noted it is designed for high-risk environments. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The IRGC launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: IRGC Navy claims capture of U.S. Dive-LD underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz The IRGC Navy claims to have captured a U.S. Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military stated the drone malfunctioned and was an older model without sensitive data. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/byureghavan-residents-urged-to-avoid-drinking-tap-water ### 2026-08-13: Armenia updates government leadership and infrastructure projects Armenia implements new government appointments, completes Kyiv Bridge repairs ahead of schedule, and advances digitalization efforts within the State Revenue Committee. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palestine-condemns-israeli-police-expansion-in-west-bank --- Cite as: Armenian domestic and administrative developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/armenian-domestic-and-administrative-developments