The day was dominated by Trump's accusation that Iran launched a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'stupid violation' of the ceasefire. State-aligned media downplayed the incident, instead emphasizing Iran's warning that safe passage requires coordination and rejecting parallel routes. By afternoon, Trump threatened unspecified consequences, while Marco Rubio announced a US-Israel-Lebanon framework for peace aimed at disarming Hezbollah. Earlier, IAEA chief Grossi confirmed a temporary US-Iran understanding granting inspectors access to nuclear sites, though state media focused on military warnings against Israeli jets. The release of 22 Iranian crew from a US-seized tanker via Pakistan provided a rare cooperative note. Exile outlets framed the nuclear deal as a surrender, contrasting with state narratives of victory.
