12:17 (08:47)⇢Iranian Animation Claims Oscar Gold
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Iranian animation "In the Cypress Shade" winning the Oscar for Best Animated Short (BBC Persian, Radio Farda, VOA Persian, Shargh, Borna). Coverage continues of Zarif's resignation and Hemmati's impeachment, with Ham-Mihan newspaper warning of deteriorating national unity (Iran International, Kayhan London). The Foreign Ministry spokesperson warns of reciprocal action in response to confrontational approaches (ISNA, Hamshahri), while military sources announce a new jet-powered drone for the IRGC Navy (Tasnim).