Jimmy Carter's death at 100 dominated morning coverage, with state media focusing on his role in the 1979 revolution. By mid-morning, attention shifted to the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, while Italy's government requested media silence on negotiations.
The afternoon brought UN warnings about 2024 becoming the hottest year on record, as Iranian media reported drought conditions in 29 provinces. President Pezeshkian's meeting with Khamenei received extensive coverage, with state outlets emphasizing unity amid economic challenges.
Evening reports focused on the Central Bank's contested inflation statistics, while coverage intensified of Kerman's preparations for Soleimani's death anniversary. The day ended with reports of increased industrial power outages and renewed tensions with the Houthis, as Israel issued warnings about proxy warfare consequences.