The Gaza ceasefire implementation dominated Iranian media coverage, with initial delays attributed to Hamas not providing hostage lists. By mid-morning, Hamas delivered the lists, and the ceasefire took effect. State media balanced between portraying this as a victory for "resistance" while IRGC commanders made claims about enhanced missile capabilities.
Supreme Leader Khamenei led prayers for the two judges killed yesterday, while new details emerged about their assassination - reportedly executed in 13 seconds with six shots. VOA Persian's coverage contrasted with state media's narrative about the judges' backgrounds.
By afternoon, three Israeli hostages were transferred to the Red Cross and returned to Israel, while aid trucks entered Gaza. Iranian officials, including Pezeshkian, used the moment to reiterate Iran's stance against nuclear weapons, while discussing new negotiations with the West.