On October 29th, Iranian media significantly focused on the country's missile program and related diplomatic efforts. Morning reports highlighted the ongoing US President Trump's visit to South Korea amidst North Korean missile tests and renewed Israeli attacks in Gaza (BBC Persian, Iran International).
By early afternoon, attention shifted to Iran's defense capabilities, with reports of a massive import of sodium perchlorate from China, described as a key component for missile fuel (Radio Farda, Iran International, CNN via Kayhan London). This development was linked to a rapid rebuilding of Iran's missile program.
Simultaneously, regional diplomacy remained prominent, with discussions on efforts to restart negotiations between Iran and the US (Iran International, BBC Persian) and Iran's potential role as a 'realistic mediator' between Pakistan and Afghanistan (Shargh Daily). There were also reports of new movements detected at Iran's nuclear sites by Rafael Grossi (Iran International).