The morning began with Iranian media extensively covering Trump's cabinet appointments, particularly focusing on Elon Musk's proposed role. By midday, attention shifted to Hezbollah's first drone strike on Israel's Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict.
Power shortages continued to dominate domestic coverage, with citizens reporting medical equipment failures during blackouts. IAEA chief Grossi's arrival in Tehran coincided with revelations about a US government employee's arrest for leaking Israel's military plans against Iran.
The evening was marked by journalist Kianush Sanjari's suicide, reported as a protest against political prisoners' conditions. Meanwhile, reports circulated about Commander Qa'ani's alleged arrest, though details remained unclear. The day closed with German newspaper Bild claiming Iran's development of chemical weapons for proxy forces, while Sky News Arabic suggested Tehran had postponed attacks on Israel pending Trump's electoral victory.