Trump revealed he had prevented the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, stating he didn't allow Khamenei to "die in an ugly and humiliating way." This disclosure came as Trump dismissed Khamenei's victory claims as lies while simultaneously announcing Iran wanted to return to nuclear negotiations.
Iranian authorities intensified their domestic crackdown, with judicial officials promising careful investigation of alleged Israeli collaborators and "mercenaries." Police warned citizens against discussing their whereabouts in communications, claiming Israel had access to foreign messaging platforms. WhatsApp access remained severely disrupted following unilateral action by Iran's cyber council head.
Foreign Minister Araghchi rejected international nuclear inspections as "meaningless," criticizing IAEA chief Grossi's request to inspect damaged atomic facilities. The dispute over nuclear damage continued, with US senators claiming Iran's program was destroyed while Iranian officials acknowledged "serious damage" but maintained enrichment capabilities.