Morning coverage focused on Economy Minister Hemmati's impeachment proceedings, with President Pezeshkian defending him by citing wartime conditions and frozen Iranian funds in neighboring countries. By midday, parliament voted 182-89 to dismiss Hemmati, marking the first ministerial removal in Pezeshkian's cabinet after 193 days. Rahmatolah Akrami was appointed acting minister.
The Supreme Leader's Ramadan Quranic gathering dominated afternoon coverage, with state media emphasizing his statements about confronting "global powers." By evening, reports emerged of Strategic Deputy Zarif's resignation, suggesting deeper instability within Pezeshkian's administration.
International coverage focused on European leaders' London conference supporting Ukraine, with Von der Leyen announcing a $2 billion air defense agreement - continuing the narrative from previous days' Trump-Zelenskyy confrontation and suggesting further isolation of Iran's position regarding Russia.