Morning headlines revealed Khamenei's approval to reconsider FATF legislation, marking a significant policy shift after 15 years of resistance. State media carefully framed this as a strategic decision rather than capitulation.
By midday, attention turned to Yemen's claims of striking Ben Gurion airport and US carriers, while US forces conducted retaliatory strikes on Houthi positions in Sanaa. The Italian journalist detention story continued without resolution, with judiciary officials claiming ignorance of the case.
Evening brought US sanctions targeting Iran for alleged election interference, while domestic coverage focused on preparations for Soleimani's death anniversary. The currency crisis narrative evolved with Parliament Speaker Qalibaf defending government tools for market management, while Pezeshkian revealed massive fuel smuggling operations reaching 30 million liters daily.
