Following yesterday's revelations about Musk's meeting with Iran's UN Ambassador, Tehran mounted an aggressive denial campaign, with multiple officials issuing formal rejections. The Foreign Ministry appeared particularly concerned about American media coverage of the alleged encounter.
By afternoon, attention shifted to unprecedented statements from a parliamentary presidium member calling for atomic bomb tests, marking a significant departure from Iran's traditional nuclear rhetoric. This coincided with the Atomic Energy Organization's announcement of transitioning from research to industrial phase in plasma processing.
Evening brought renewed focus on regional tensions as Hezbollah claimed successful missile strikes on five Israeli bases, while Defense Minister reaffirmed support for Syria. Meanwhile, Araghchi indicated openness to new European negotiations while warning of countermeasures against potential IAEA board resolutions. Tehran's air quality reached dangerous levels for all age groups, with 20 stations reporting critical conditions.