The day began with US airstrikes and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as exile outlets reported explosions in southern cities and state-aligned sources claimed drone attacks on the US Fifth Fleet. By afternoon, Trump threatened to seize Kharg Island and launch heavier strikes, a narrative amplified by exile media while state outlets focused on military readiness. The pivotal shift came in the evening: Trump announced he had cancelled planned strikes, claiming Iran's top leadership approved negotiations and a 'great deal' was finalized, to be signed in Europe. Exile and reformist sources highlighted the deal, while state-aligned media remained silent, instead emphasizing past military responses. The Strait of Hormuz closure persisted per Al-Alam, but CENTCOM asserted it remained open.