Morning coverage focused on Pezeshkian's multiple warnings about systemic rent-seeking through preferential currency rates, marking a shift in official narrative about economic reforms. The IRGC launched Great Prophet 19 exercises in western Iran while moving special forces units, timing these demonstrations with renewed nuclear talks signals from Araghchi.
By midday, reports emerged of Iranian trucks stranded at Turkish borders due to new fuel taxation, while 12 petrochemical plants faced gas cuts. The Supreme Council of Cyberspace leaked potential YouTube access policy changes, continuing the previous days' pattern of selective platform unblocking.
Evening coverage returned to Soleimani commemoration themes, with Hezbollah's deputy secretary praising his "strategic" legacy, while state media highlighted American naval assessments of Yemen's military capabilities. The Italian diplomatic crisis continued with Cecilia Sala's mother meeting Italy's prime minister.
