Region Alert assesses that the 13th UN World Urban Forum concluded at the Baku Olympic Stadium in the Sabunchu district, though heavy rains previously flooded the venue area. In the Nasimi district, the Supreme Court rejected the appeal of researcher Bahruz Samadov. Meanwhile, imprisoned journalists Hafiz Babali and Fazil Gasimov continue their hunger strike. As anticipated, Azerbaijan Railways confirmed the Baku-Tbilisi passenger train will resume on May 26 with fares starting at 81 AZN. Regionally, the US-Iran conflict escalated as the US Navy intercepted 89 commercial vessels linked to Iran. Iran formalized its control over the Strait of Hormuz by publishing an official supervision map. Baku-based personnel should utilize the reopened Baku-Tbilisi railway for contingency evacuation planning. Avoid political gatherings in the Nasimi district related to ongoing journalist hunger strikes. Expect residual traffic in the Sabunchu and Sabail districts as WUF13 delegations depart.
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