The government's proposal to relocate Iran's capital to Makran dominated morning coverage, with two councils established for transition planning. The initiative emerged alongside military demonstrations at Natanz, where IRGC showcased new air defense capabilities against bunker-busting weapons.
By afternoon, coverage shifted to the PS752 flight's fifth anniversary, with families gathering at the crash site in Shahedshahr. New allegations emerged about the decision-making chain behind the 2020 incident. Parallel discussions continued about selective YouTube access for academics, revealing tensions between ministries over implementation.
Evening brought UN documentation of 901 executions in Iran during 2024, while a major Chinese port reportedly blocked Iranian oil tankers. The health ministry contradicted earlier reports about the spread of a new Chinese virus, maintaining no cases had reached Iran.
