The Defense Council Emerged

The media ecosystem prominently reported the official establishment of Iran's "Country Defense Council," chaired by the President. Initial reports in the late morning hinted at its formation, with several outlets confirming its approval by the Supreme National Security Council in the afternoon. This development followed prior discussions concerning its strategic implications. Concurrently, President Pezeshkian's state visit to Pakistan continued to dominate headlines, with emphasis on the formal reception, the signing of twelve cooperation documents, and his calls for Muslim unity and regional consensus against Israel. Earlier in the day, Iranian outlets also highlighted the resignation of Kazem Sedighi from Tehran's Friday Imamate, which Khamenei accepted amidst corruption allegations.