Qatar and US announced a Gaza ceasefire agreement in early morning, following Pezeshkian's strategic visit to Tajikistan. Iranian state media initially celebrated it as Hamas's victory, with IRGC and Khamenei framing it as Israeli defeat through Palestinian resistance.
By midday, Netanyahu delayed the cabinet vote, claiming Hamas violated terms, while continuing bombardment. US maintained confidence in Sunday implementation despite the setback. Iranian Foreign Minister engaged with Qatar and Egypt mediators.
Evening brought further complications as Israel's Security Minister threatened resignation over terms. Meanwhile, Pezeshkian secured 23 cooperation agreements with Tajikistan, continuing Iran's eastern pivot evident since January 13. Bloomberg reported Trump team's examination of new oil sanctions against Iran, echoing previous day's "100-day plan" revelations.
