Morning coverage centered on Trump's repeated statements preferring negotiations over military confrontation, while state media emphasized preparations for the February 22 Revolution Day march. The dollar crossed 90,000 tomans, prompting economic analysis linking the surge to Khamenei's rejection of negotiations.
By afternoon, IRGC Navy Commander's declaration of Iran's capability to close the Strait of Hormuz signaled a military response to economic pressure. The Telegraph's report about IRGC commanders requesting reconsideration of the nuclear weapons fatwa added complexity to the diplomatic standoff.
Evening coverage shifted to nationwide "Allahu Akbar" chants and the announcement of a new 2000km supersonic cruise missile, while state media maintained focus on Revolution Day preparations. Axios's report about an alleged Iranian plot against Trump competed with domestic coverage of severe weather affecting 21 provinces.