German media extensively covered evolving international tensions, with a consistent focus on Iran. Early reports highlighted UN atomic watchdog warnings about renewed uranium enrichment, continuing a theme from previous days regarding Iran's nuclear program. Domestically, the Social Democratic Party's (SPD) internal struggles and governing capabilities became a major editorial focus, particularly their party congress's decision to pursue a ban on the AfD in the late morning, a development that dominated many headlines. As the day progressed, international attention intensified around Iran becoming a "black box" after US airstrikes, linked to discussions of a mysterious Mossad meeting and US President Trump's pursuit of a "mega-deal" concerning war and peace. Broader domestic economic concerns, including government spending critique and national debt, also remained in the news cycle.
