The morning began with state media's broad coverage of Trump's Ukraine peace initiatives, while security forces arrested underground rapper Icin in Tehran. By midday, the prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel dominated coverage, with six Israeli hostages released in exchange for 602 Palestinian prisoners.
The dollar's rise above 95,000 tomans marked a significant economic development, prompting renewed criticism of Pezeshkian's claims about addressing living conditions. The Supreme Leader's meeting with intelligence officials emphasized revolutionary principles, while Qatar's regional mediation role gained renewed attention.
Evening coverage shifted to Nasrallah's funeral preparations in Beirut, with Iranian media extensively covering foreign journalists at his tomb. The US Interior Secretary's CPAC speech about reimposing maximum pressure on Iran generated responses from both state and opposition media, while the Houthis claimed a missile attack on a US F-16.