On 2026-09-07, Iranian media led with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi's admission that the agency has had no information on Iran's nuclear program for over a year, warning of consequences for non-cooperation. State-aligned outlets (Tasnim, Hamshahri Online) rejected the referral to the UN Security Council, while foreign Persian-language media (BBC Persian, Radio Farda, Iran International) highlighted the US push for referral and Trump's renewed claim over the Strait of Hormuz. Throughout the day, the narrative shifted from nuclear diplomacy to military tensions, with Qalibaf warning of reciprocal strikes on US oil and gas assets. Domestically, Borna News reported a third gasoline price tier, and VOA Persian covered labor protests and the death of a protester in prison.