18:42 (15:12)⇢Dollar Soars as Hormuz Card Shown
⌨Iranian media report on escalating economic pressure as the dollar surpasses 90,000 tomans (BBC Persian), which analysts link to Khamenei's rejection of negotiations with the US. The IRGC Navy commander declares Iran's capability to close the Strait of Hormuz (Al-Alam, Tasnim English). Meanwhile, government heads call for mass participation in the upcoming February 22 Revolution Day march (IRNA, ISNA), while cultural outlets focus on Fajr Film Festival nominations (Mehr News, Shargh, Borna).