Former President Rouhani made significant comments suggesting Supreme Leader Khamenei isn't permanently opposed to negotiations with the US, stating he "might accept talks under new conditions in coming months." This contradicts Khamenei's public stance rejecting Trump's negotiation offers.
IAEA Director Grossi warned that Iran is "very close to crossing the nuclear threshold," while Foreign Minister Araghchi expressed readiness for dialogue with European countries "based on mutual respect."
President Pezeshkian warned of severe water shortages in Tehran next year, with reports that 14 major dams are below 15% capacity.
The evening brought military escalation as Trump ordered strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen while explicitly warning Iran they "won't be kind this time" if support for Houthis continues. This marks Trump's first military action against Iranian proxies since returning to office, potentially signaling a more aggressive approach than his diplomatic outreach suggests.