The morning began with Iran's space program announcing successful launches of Saman-1 and Fakhr-1 satellites, while US intelligence assessed Iran's capability to produce nuclear weapons material. These announcements provided state media with positive coverage as Syria's situation deteriorated.
By midday, opposition forces had captured Deir ez-Zor and the strategic Al-Bukamal crossing, following their earlier victories in Aleppo and Hama. Russia and China called for their citizens to evacuate Syria. The Iranian foreign minister met with Iraqi and Syrian counterparts in Baghdad, promising support for Assad's government while avoiding specific military commitments.
Evening coverage shifted to domestic issues as Tehran implemented emergency measures due to air pollution. State media maintained religious ceremony coverage while downplaying territorial losses in Syria, though Araghchi acknowledged the situation "would not be contained to Syria."