Security forces dispersed a two-month pro-mandatory hijab sit-in outside Parliament, an unprecedented action against conservative protesters. The Tehran Governor's office warned it would confront unauthorized gatherings, while police released a statement claiming some protesters engaged in "self-harm, profanity, and aggression."
Admiral Tanksiri threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if Iran is denied its rights, continuing the assertive military posture displayed in previous days. Tehran's response to Trump was described as "detailed and matching Trump's language style," with Kayhan London reporting Iran's letter explicitly refused negotiations on defense and missile programs.
Economic concerns deepened as gold coin prices reached 103 million tomans and the dollar hit 105,000 tomans. In international news, tens of thousands protested in Istanbul against Mayor Imamoglu's detention, while earthquake death toll in Myanmar surpassed 1,000. Preparations continued for Monday's Eid al-Fitr prayers led by Khamenei.