Morning coverage focused on Emmanuel Macron's denial of intervening in Paris municipal politics, with multiple outlets reporting his response to accusations that he pressured Sarah Knafo to withdraw her candidacy, creating a political clash with Emmanuel Grégoire. Early afternoon saw editorial attention shift to escalating Middle East conflict, with reports of six countries including France declaring readiness to secure the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on Qatari gas infrastructure. Evening coverage consolidated on the conflict's economic impact on France, detailing how energy disruptions affect industry, transport, and households, while municipal election coverage continued with final negotiations ahead of Sunday's second round.