Morning reports revealed Trump and Putin agreed Iran "should not be in a position to destroy Israel" during their recent call. By midday, Axios broke news of Trump's letter to Khamenei containing a "two-month ultimatum" for a nuclear deal, coinciding with Trump's public demand that Iran "immediately stop" supporting Houthis while acknowledging some reduction in that support.
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's arrest dominated international coverage, with Western countries condemning the move against Erdogan's key political rival. Iraq reportedly seized an Iranian vessel on fuel smuggling charges.
Domestically, Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations resulted in over 5,500 injuries as security forces reportedly attacked public gatherings. Police deployed 16,000 patrols and 250,000 personnel for Nowruz security.
As the vernal equinox approaches, officials emphasized the cultural significance of Nowruz while President Pezeshkian urged traffic safety after expressing concern about Chaharshanbe Suri accident statistics.