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The day was dominated by the aftermath of US strikes on a wedding in Kuhastak, with state-aligned outlets like Tasnim and Hamshahri condemning the US as the 'Great Satan' and vowing retaliation, while foreign Persian-language media like BBC Persian and VOA Persian reported civilian casualties and US denials. Iran's retaliatory attacks on US bases in Jordan and Kuwait were highlighted by state media, and the dollar surged past 220,000 tomans. Trump's suggestion to rename the Strait of Hormuz and his denial of seeking negotiations were covered by foreign outlets. The day saw a mix of military escalation and economic pressure.