The day was dominated by the IRGC's strikes on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, framed by state-aligned outlets as actions against violators. This followed overnight coverage of Iran's drone attack on Kuwait's Ahmed al-Jaber base and the arrest of a British-Azerbaijani man in Cyprus for spying for Iran. By morning, the tanker strikes became the central narrative, with Tasnim, Borna, and Hamshahri releasing footage and statements. Foreign Persian media reported the IRGC's claim alongside a Gaza peace deal involving Hamas disarmament. In the afternoon, Trump's remarks on Iran's 'very dire' military situation and his vow to strike harder shifted focus, with state media highlighting Saudi market shock and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The day closed with reports of a US plan for sustained two-week attacks on Iran.