Exile outlets reported the judiciary carried out death sentences against Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raisi, detained over Dey 1404 protests in Isfahan. Follow-up reports said authorities barred burial in their hometowns and cited UN concern over due process; state-aligned media did not acknowledge the cases.
Yemen fighting intensified on competing claims, with the Aden government announcing control of Bab al-Mandab and a push toward Sanaa backed by the Saudi-led coalition, while Houthi outlets claimed Taiz held. Domestic outlets reported missile and drone hits on Riyadh and Jeddah, flight suspensions and pipeline damage.
Washington confirmed all B-1 bombers left Fairford, with Trump blaming Tehran for the FlyDubai diversion as Vance cited no conclusive evidence. Tehran answered that Hormuz would stay closed until its conditions were met, Pezeshkian dismissed talks, and commanders warned any new attack would expand the war.