The day's headlines in Iran were dominated by economic instability and national security concerns. Early reports from the Minister of Defense asserted significant damage to Israel during a 12-day war, while discussions emerged about Iran's continued partnership with Russia despite dissatisfaction.
By late morning, attention shifted to the rial's instability against the dollar, with a "strategic error" impacting the currency market. The US dollar reached 125,000 tomans, and later, surpassed 126,000 tomans, with the Central Bank prohibiting cryptocurrency and gold for payments. Concurrently, the government announced a gasoline price increase for the upcoming week. Concerns about radiation risks at bombarded nuclear facilities also circulated, alongside news of a dual national on trial for alleged espionage for Israel.