Multiple Iranian officials, led by Araghchi and Pezeshkian, issued coordinated denials about receiving messages from Trump's administration, marking a shift from previous days' diplomatic positioning. This collective stance followed Supreme Leader's warnings about diplomatic smiles.
IRGC announced implementation of AI systems in air defense and naval operations, while Expediency Council approved pension adjustments for government retirees. Reports emerged of a major land-grab case in Hormozgan, involving 1,000 hectares.
Evening coverage shifted to Foreign Minister's late-night calls with IAEA director and British counterpart, while government spokesman addressed fuel price concerns. Coverage of Syria's leadership transition and Palestinian developments in Gaza remained peripheral, overshadowed by the domestic focus on maintaining unified messaging about U.S. relations.