The murder of Tehran University student Amirmohammad Khaleghi continued dominating coverage, with his father revealing he was killed on his first day of work, shortly after a cheerful call home. The dormitory director resigned as protests intensified. State media announced arrests of suspects while attempting to frame the incident as common crime. The university's request to remove the police post near the murder site marked a significant development.
Morning coverage focused on Hamas releasing three Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while international attention centered on detained British couples in Iran. By afternoon, state media highlighted new underwater drone capabilities and military salary increases, attempting to shift focus from campus unrest. Evening brought news of Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon, while economic coverage detailed new electronic food voucher distribution plans.