Morning coverage was dominated by President Trump’s escalating rhetoric, specifically his threats to seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub and energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. This coincided with reports confirming the death of IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike and the death of an Indian national during an Iranian attack on a Kuwaiti power plant. By midday, editorial priority shifted toward the domestic fallout of the conflict. The Indian Rupee hit a historic low of 95 against the US Dollar, and the Sensex plummeted 1,000 points as global crude prices surged. Simultaneously, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Lok Sabha, declaring India effectively "Naxal-free" and criticizing past political support for left-wing extremism. Evening reports highlighted deepening international fractures, as Spain denied the US military access to its airspace for strikes against Iran, while Tehran publicly dismissed Pakistan’s attempts at mediation.