⌨European leaders gathered in Brussels to discuss increased defense funding following US aid suspension to Ukraine, while Lavrov explicitly warned that European peacekeepers would constitute direct NATO involvement. These developments occurred against the backdrop of Macron's nuclear deterrence statements from previous days.
Reuters revealed Trump administration plans to intercept Iranian oil tankers in international waters, while US Treasury Secretary suggested Iranians convert their assets to foreign currency. Meanwhile, a military incident at an IRGC naval facility resulted in one death and multiple injuries, though state media provided minimal details.
Internal discourse centered on corruption charges leading to prison sentences for two former cabinet ministers, while Pezeshkian continued emphasizing systemic solutions over personnel changes. State media attempted to redirect attention to religious pilgrimages and economic reforms, while downplaying mounting international pressure regarding nuclear enrichment levels.
