The Baghdad Accord, The Atom Threshold

The day's editorial focus centered on Iran's proactive regional diplomacy and the ongoing nuclear discussions. Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani commenced significant visits to Iraq and Lebanon, culminating in the signing of a security agreement with Iraq, highlighting a push for "peripheral diplomacy". Concurrently, attention remained on the nuclear program, with an IAEA deputy visiting Tehran. Iranian officials reiterated that no physical inspections of atomic facilities were planned, even as discussions intensified around accepting nuclear limitations in exchange for sanctions relief, ahead of a European deadline. Internal reports also warned of economic consequences from a "trigger mechanism". The Caucasus corridor remained a consistent point of emphasis, with Iran stressing its role as a path for peace, not foreign hegemony. News outlets continued to cover the Gaza conflict, detailing the killing of Al Jazeera journalists and associated condemnations.