IRGC Commander Salami's morning statements attempted to reframe Iran's Syria exit, claiming IRGC forces were "last to leave" while explaining their limited role. This marked a significant shift from previous rhetoric about the axis of resistance.
Parliament completed its 22-session budget deliberations by midday, while European powers signaled readiness to trigger the snapback mechanism. Netanyahu's response about dismantling "Iran's terrorist branches" received extensive coverage across Iranian media.
By afternoon, Reuters revealed Iran's agreement to increased IAEA monitoring at Fordow, suggesting diplomatic adjustments amid regional setbacks. The judiciary's case against singer Parastoo Ahmadi's hijabless performance and President Raisi's unusual request for citizens to lower home temperatures by 2 degrees indicated domestic policy tensions. Trump's evening comments about possible conflict with Iran received measured coverage in state media.