Iranian state media executed Abbas Kourkouri, known as "Mojahed Kourkour," on charges of "enmity against God" rather than the original murder accusations from his arrest during December 2022 protests. Opposition media noted the timing coincided with the birthday of Kian Pirfalak.
Supreme Leader Khamenei addressed parliamentary representatives, advising reduced government official summons as cooperation with the administration. State outlets emphasized parliament's "unique global position" compared to councils supporting "criminals like Gaza killers."
Nuclear tensions escalated as Iran warned of definite retaliation against an expected IAEA Board of Governors resolution, with the US and European powers pushing for action. Trump stated his confidence in reaching nuclear agreement had diminished, while Iranian officials maintained readiness for negotiations following Supreme Leader policies.
By evening, the US evacuated embassy personnel from Iraq and military families from the region as Iranian commanders declared preparation for all scenarios in what they characterized as ideological struggle with America.