State media extensively covered Khamenei's address to East Azerbaijan residents, claiming readiness against "hard threats" while acknowledging public grievances - a notable shift from previous days' focus on campus unrest. The speech attempted to redirect attention from ongoing student protests at Tehran University.
Meanwhile, Russia-US talks in Riyadh deliberately excluded European participation, with Ukraine refusing to recognize the negotiations. Marco Rubio's arrival in Saudi Arabia signaled Trump's direct involvement in peace negotiations, while European leaders held an emergency meeting, revealing their diminishing influence.
Lebanon extended flight suspensions with Iran, while IRGC announced "True Promise 3" operation plans. Opposition media highlighted Israel's receipt of MK-84 bombs, contrasting with state media's claims of military preparedness.