Ashura's Leader, Araqchi's Stand

The day's editorial focus in Iranian media centered almost entirely on Supreme Leader Khamenei's continued public reappearance at Ashura mourning rituals. This event, following weeks of reported absence, remained the consistent dominant narrative from morning into the evening, with various outlets highlighting his presence and some discussing external reactions and previous absence claims. Concurrently, the media increasingly featured Foreign Minister Araqchi's robust statements, accusing the US and Israel of violating international peace and human rights, while reaffirming Iran's commitment to defense against aggression. Discussions of international diplomacy, including a Trump-Putin call emphasizing political solutions and a BRICS statement on Iran omitting Israel, provided further geopolitical context. Other reports included a new ban on civilian drone imports and alleged espionage activities.