Nationwide power outages dominated morning coverage, as Pezeshkian's administration faced its first major infrastructure crisis. The president's decision to skip COP29 in Baku due to Israeli presence signaled continuation of previous administration's policies. By midday, Saudi Crown Prince's statements at the Riyadh emergency summit demanding Israeli respect for Iranian sovereignty marked a shift in regional dynamics.
Iranian media highlighted two suicide cases in schools, while carefully managing coverage of protests by political prisoners in Evin and retired teachers. The afternoon saw increased focus on Iran-Pakistan joint counter-terrorism agreements, with both sides claiming Israeli involvement in border incidents. Evening coverage centered on the Riyadh summit's final statement, with Iranian outlets emphasizing Arab support for Tehran's positions, while Western agencies focused on Saudi's mediation role.
Reports of Iranian-linked hackers targeting Israeli nuclear scientists closed the day's coverage, alongside confirmation of US charges regarding an alleged plot against Trump.