Iranian state media began the day responding to US Justice Department allegations of an IRGC-linked plot to assassinate Trump and other officials. Officials dismissed these claims as "Zionist conspiracy." By mid-morning, former diplomat Araghchi issued warnings about conflict escalation beyond West Asia, while Parliament Speaker Qalibaf discussed Hezbollah's role at the "Nasrallah School" conference in Tehran.
Afternoon coverage shifted to domestic concerns as Tavanir announced scheduled power outages, citing mazut consumption reduction. Central Bank officials attempted to downplay Trump's potential impact on Iran's economy, with Farzin projecting 30% inflation for the coming year.
Evening reports focused on Qatar's suspension of its Hamas-Israel mediation role and Hezbollah's first missile strike on an Israeli military industry facility, marking an escalation in targeting strategy.