Day Four Women Crossed Lines While Council Pondered FATF

Iranian media covered the Gaza prisoner exchange extensively through morning and afternoon, as Hamas released four Israeli women for 200 Palestinian prisoners. State outlets emphasized Hamas's "show of strength" during the handover.

The FATF discussion resurfaced through multiple channels, with Larijani calling for "reasonable solutions" while the Guardian Council maintained its reservations. This coincided with reports of Pete Haggest's confirmation as US Defense Secretary, known for his maximum pressure stance on Iran.

By afternoon, coverage shifted to domestic concerns as reports emerged of land subsidence affecting 380 cities, while environmental authorities remained silent on controversial hunting permit prices reaching 40,000 euros. Evening coverage focused on military displays, with IRGC demonstrating AI-guided missiles in naval exercises, while tensions with Azerbaijan escalated through a second diplomatic summons in a month.