Morning coverage focused on municipal election alliance negotiations as candidates faced an 18:00 deadline to finalize lists for the second round, with multiple outlets tracking left-wing divisions and tactical agreements. Early afternoon saw the withdrawal of LFI candidate Sébastien Delogu in Marseille to create a united left front against the far right, followed by Sarah Knafo's withdrawal in Paris. Evening reports confirmed the deadline had passed, establishing a three-way race in Paris between Emmanuel Grégoire, Rachida Dati, and Sophia Chikirou. Secondary attention went to the Middle East conflict, with Israel announcing the elimination of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and Emmanuel Macron refusing to participate in U.S.-led operations in the Strait of Hormuz.