The US conducted what media called its "largest attack" on Houthi positions in Yemen, killing at least 40 people according to Tasnim News. Trump administration officials explicitly framed this as a warning to Iran about its support for Houthis. Iranian officials responded forcefully throughout the day: Foreign Minister Araghchi stated "America has no right to dictate Iran's foreign policy," while IRGC Commander Salami claimed Iran plays "no role in Yemen's operational policies" but warned any threats would face "devastating response."
By evening, Houthi forces claimed to have launched ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier, with US officials countering by naming Iranian ships and advisors near Yemen as potential targets if attacks on shipping continued.
Domestically, the High Labor Council approved a 45% increase in minimum wages to 10.4 million tomans for 2025, though Khabar Online reported this still lags behind dollar exchange rates.