The day began with a rapid military escalation as CENTCOM launched airstrikes against IRGC positions in Hormozgan following attacks on international shipping. State-aligned editors prioritized the IRGC’s retaliatory missile strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, while foreign-based media focused on President Trump’s ultimatum that continued ceasefire violations would lead to the Islamic Republic's total erasure. By midday, editorial focus shifted toward Foreign Minister Araghchi’s rejection of international interference in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting exclusive Iranian authority over the waterway. This coincided with the Assembly of Experts declaring the US President 'mahdoor-al-dam,' signaling a hardening of domestic positions. In the evening, headlines confirmed the formal suspension of Swiss-brokered technical negotiations between Tehran and Washington. This diplomatic freeze was punctuated by news of Iran’s elimination from the World Cup, which state media framed as a secondary national disappointment.