Trump set the tone after a call with Netanyahu reported by the Wall Street Journal, saying talks were moving but Iran could not be trusted and one or two nuclear sites could be destroyed in ten minutes. Rubio added no strike decision had been made.
Foreign Minister Araghchi confirmed an Iranian delegation was still with Qatari mediators in Doha but said no definite result had been reached and denied any contact with Americans, stalling Saturday's shuttle reported the previous day.
State outlets answered with retaliation threats: the IRGC warned of war without geographic limit, Tehran designated MI6 and British forces terrorist entities, and one outlet warned conflict would reach Europe, as Qatar confirmed its LPG tanker was hit in Hormuz and Tasnim reported two violating tankers exploded. The UAE said it was ready for worst-case war.
Domestically, Pezeshkian urged wage protection against inflation as retirees protested prices and shortages.