22:06 (18:36)⇢Leader Claims Broad Front While Minister Takes Helm
⌨The newspapers focus on the Supreme Leader's Ramadan Quranic gathering, where he stated Iran faces "a broad front of power-holders" while emphasizing no conflict exists with other nations (ISNA, Mehr, Borna, Al-Alam). Meanwhile, coverage continues of Hemmati's impeachment, with Rahmatolah Akrami appointed as acting Economy Minister (Shargh). International papers report on a $2 billion air defense agreement for Ukraine following the London conference (Iran International, Radio Farda, VOA).