Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or win at Cannes dominated news coverage, evolving from celebrations to diplomatic tension when Iran summoned the French chargé d'affaires after France's Foreign Minister characterized the award as resistance against the regime. Panahi had called for Iranians to "set aside differences" for Iran's freedom.
Foreign Minister Araghchi maintained his firm stance on nuclear negotiations, warning of a "harsh response" if sanctions snapback mechanisms were activated, while acknowledging Iran would welcome a regional uranium enrichment center provided domestic enrichment continues. These statements follow the previous day's "professional" talks in Rome.
Parliamentary tensions surfaced with Speaker Qalibaf revealing the Supreme National Security Council had ordered delaying implementation of the controversial hijab law. Economic developments included offering 200 investment opportunities worth $135 billion in the oil industry and farmers reporting payment delays for wheat deliveries.