The Munich Exclusion Day

Morning coverage reflected a sharp divergence in editorial priorities. State-aligned outlets focused on the Supreme Leader’s praise for national cohesion following the 22 Bahman rallies and the technological launch of the Jaam-e-Jam 1 satellite. Conversely, international and diaspora media prioritized President Trump’s one-month ultimatum for a 'painful' deal and the Pentagon's deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford toward the Middle East. By afternoon, the focus shifted to the Munich Security Conference. International sources highlighted the exclusion of Islamic Republic officials in favor of opposition figures, specifically reporting on a meeting between Prince Reza Pahlavi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Iranian state media countered this diplomatic isolation by amplifying defense officials' warnings that the missile program remains a non-negotiable 'red line.' In the evening, reporting converged on the escalating military pressure, as editors highlighted President Trump’s suggestion that a second aircraft carrier could be deployed if a deal is not reached within the month.