The Supreme Leader's meeting with Islamic ambassadors dominated morning coverage, with repeated warnings about "hidden hostilities behind diplomatic smiles" - a clear reference to ongoing back-channel negotiations. This messaging intensified as Araghchi's cautious statements about potential new negotiations emerged.
Chinese AI development received significant attention, with Trump's warnings about DeepSeek affecting Asian tech markets. The narrative shifted when IRGC announced naval exercises to protect oil facilities, while Foreign Minister issued warnings about potential attacks on nuclear sites.
By evening, coverage turned to Prince Reza Pahlavi's speech at the U.S. National Press Club, while state media emphasized reports of Iranian intelligence penetration into Israeli systems. The electronic ration card implementation for Ramadan remained a consistent background theme, indicating continuing economic pressures.
