Morning reports indicated Iran's strategic shift regarding Syria, with Araghchi acknowledging in parliament the rapid collapse prevented contingency implementation. By noon, Mohammad Bashir's appointment as Syria's interim premier coincided with British considerations to delist HTS from terror designations.
Internal tensions surfaced over the hijab law implementation, with conflicting statements from parliament members about its delay. The National Security Council's involvement suggests security concerns are driving policy recalibrations.
Evening brought confirmation of 500 Iranian nationals stranded in Latakia after Mahan Air's landing rights were revoked. Israel conducted over 100 airstrikes on Iranian-linked positions, while HTS leadership announced prohibition of forced hijab in Syria. Tehran's media gradually shifted from denial to damage control, with state outlets emphasizing "resistance axis" preservation while avoiding direct military commitments.
