Austrian intelligence claims about Iran's nuclear weapons development sparked a diplomatic confrontation, with Tehran summoning Austria's chargé d'affaires and denouncing the report as "provocative lies." This escalation occurred as Western countries prepared new IAEA resolutions against Iran.
President Pezeshkian reiterated that nuclear weapons have no place in Islamic doctrine, while reports emerged of Saudi Arabia warning Iran to take Trump's negotiations seriously or face military consequences. Iran denied receiving such warnings.
The nuclear diplomacy narrative shifted throughout the day, with Trump claiming proximity to agreement and stating Iran doesn't want to be attacked. By evening, multiple outlets reported Western preparation of anti-Iran IAEA resolutions, contradicting earlier optimism about sixth-round talks representing "compatibility" between Tehran and Washington.
Hamas rejected the latest U.S. Gaza ceasefire proposal, while First Vice President Aref returned from Tajikistan promising expanded bilateral relations. Two Iranian border guards died from an old landmine in Marivan.