Military Chief Bagheri revealed unprecedented details about Iran's response to Trump's letter, including Khamenei's approval for indirect negotiations while rejecting direct talks under threat. This significant diplomatic opening dominated morning coverage as Foreign Minister Araghchi simultaneously emphasized Iran's willingness to "try the path of indirect negotiations" while dismissing direct engagement with parties that "constantly threaten force."
Israel's admission of "error" in killing 15 aid workers in Gaza became the second major story, though Iranian outlets noted claims some victims had Hamas ties. Military readiness continued as a theme with Reuters reporting Khamenei ordered heightened alert status and warnings to regional countries against cooperating with potential US strikes.
By evening, coverage shifted to Hamas rocket attacks on Israeli cities, with pro-resistance media celebrating these as demonstrating "resistance authority," while international outlets reported on Netanyahu's White House visit focusing on the "Iran threat."