Iranian media began the day discussing international relations, including US politics, with reports on Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation from Congress (BBC Persian) and Trump's meeting with New York's mayor-elect (VOA Persian). By late morning, the focus shifted to the ongoing wildfires in the Hyrcanian forests, with calls for international aid and Turkey providing assistance (BBC Persian). Concurrently, economic issues such as the reintroduction of super gasoline (ISNA) and the government's moves to eliminate mandated pricing (Mehr News) were highlighted. The most significant development by early afternoon was the growing concern over water scarcity, with reports of rationing in major cities like Tehran, Mashhad, and Kerman (Iran International), signaling a deepening crisis.