September
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The day was dominated by the US military strikes on IRGC positions in southern Iran, with reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Chabahar, and Konarak. State-aligned outlets like Tasnim and Hamshahri vowed retaliation, while foreign Persian-language media like BBC Persian and Radio Farda reported Trump's threats of severe retaliation. The economic impact was also noted, with VOA Persian covering the dollar's surge past 215,000 tomans. Earlier in the day, President Pezeshkian attended the SCO summit, proposing initiatives for financial and energy cooperation and linking Iran's return to the Islamabad agreement to US compliance. The tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz and US efforts to rally allies at the G20 underscored ongoing tensions.
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The day was dominated by the aftermath of US strikes on a wedding in Kuhastak, with state-aligned outlets like Tasnim and Hamshahri condemning the US as the 'Great Satan' and vowing retaliation, while foreign Persian-language media like BBC Persian and VOA Persian reported civilian casualties and US denials. Iran's retaliatory attacks on US bases in Jordan and Kuwait were highlighted by state media, and the dollar surged past 220,000 tomans. Trump's suggestion to rename the Strait of Hormuz and his denial of seeking negotiations were covered by foreign outlets. The day saw a mix of military escalation and economic pressure.
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Iranian media on 2026-09-03 were dominated by the aftermath of the US strike on a wedding in Kuhastak, Hormozgan. State-aligned outlets like Tasnim and Hamshahri reported Iran's letter to the UN Security Council calling the strike a war crime, and the IRGC demanded accountability for American leaders. Foreign Persian-language media, including BBC Persian and VOA, covered US Vice President Vance's skepticism about Iran's account and announcement of an investigation. Throughout the day, state media highlighted Iran's missile and drone attacks on US bases in Kuwait, while foreign outlets focused on international reactions and the economic toll, including reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The day also saw reports on the rejection of a retrial for a protester facing execution and UN calls for Iran to abandon its 'foreign infiltration' plan.
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On 2026-09-04, Iranian media focused on the aftermath of the US strike on a wedding in Siraf, with CENTCOM launching an investigation and state-aligned outlets highlighting EU joining the US 'economic exclusion' operation. The day's most significant development was Trump's threat to strike the Fordow nuclear facility, covered by VOA Persian, Iran International, and Radio Farda. State-aligned outlets like Hamshahri Online and Borna News discussed oil revenues and central bank intervention to manage the currency market, while Kayhan London reported on the 'economic exclusion' operation affecting Iran's foreign exchange supply. Shargh Daily reported an assassination attempt on a representative of Ayatollah Sistani in Kazimayn, suggesting a plot to eliminate Shia clerics.
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On 2026-09-05, Iranian media focused on the US military's destruction of three IRGC-linked oil tankers in response to missile attacks on US warships. The story broke in the early afternoon, with CENTCOM confirming the strikes and releasing footage. State-aligned outlets like Tasnim reported the IRGC's retaliation against US-affiliated vessels, while foreign Persian-language media (BBC Persian, VOA Persian, Iran International, Radio Farda) covered the US account and Iran's condemnation. Throughout the day, the narrative evolved from initial reports of a tanker strike near Kharg Island to a tit-for-tat exchange, with US Defense Secretary Hegseth warning Iran against further attacks. Economic concerns persisted, with Kayhan London reporting the dollar nearing 230,000 tomans. Reformist Shargh Daily led with the death of intellectual Javad Mojabi, while state media also highlighted regional resistance and domestic issues.
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On 2026-09-06, Iranian media led with the IRGC's missile attacks on US warships in response to the US strike on three IRGC-linked oil tankers. State-aligned outlets (Tasnim, Al-Alam, Hamshahri Online) reported the IRGC targeted a US aircraft carrier and destroyer, releasing footage of operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Persian-language media (BBC Persian, VOA Persian, Iran International) covered the US account and Iran's threats, with Qalibaf warning of a 'full-scale war'. In the evening, the government announced a third gasoline price tier at 10,000 tomans, effective September 17, while Tasnim reported the Strait of Hormuz was 'completely closed'. Shargh Daily shifted to a bombing near Imam Ali's shrine in Najaf, killing Mohammad Baqer al-Hakim, and Iran International reported on luxury London apartments linked to Mojtaba Khamenei being put up for sale.
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On 2026-09-07, Iranian media led with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi's admission that the agency has had no information on Iran's nuclear program for over a year, warning of consequences for non-cooperation. State-aligned outlets (Tasnim, Hamshahri Online) rejected the referral to the UN Security Council, while foreign Persian-language media (BBC Persian, Radio Farda, Iran International) highlighted the US push for referral and Trump's renewed claim over the Strait of Hormuz. Throughout the day, the narrative shifted from nuclear diplomacy to military tensions, with Qalibaf warning of reciprocal strikes on US oil and gas assets. Domestically, Borna News reported a third gasoline price tier, and VOA Persian covered labor protests and the death of a protester in prison.
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On 2026-09-08, Iranian media focused on the IRGC's capture of an American underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, presented as a military achievement by state-aligned outlets. The story broke in the afternoon, with Tasnim and Hamshahri Online releasing footage and details, while CENTCOM later claimed the drone had suffered a technical malfunction. This followed the US announcement of new sanctions on Iran's aviation industry, targeting 35 companies and one individual. Throughout the day, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which wounded 73 civilians, remained prominent, with Iran International and Al-Alam covering the strikes. Diplomatic efforts by Qatar to resume US-Iran talks were reported by BBC Persian. Domestically, the gasoline price hike continued to generate unrest, with VOA Persian reporting on protests and the deployment of plainclothes forces. The day's editorial priorities reflected the escalating military confrontation and economic pressure.
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Overnight, both sides claimed new hits in the Gulf. CENTCOM said it destroyed five Iranian tankers; the IRGC claimed strikes on two US destroyers, eight tankers and ten other vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, plus cluster-missile fire on Al-Azraq base in Jordan, which Amman said was largely intercepted. CENTCOM dismissed the destroyer claim.
By afternoon attention shifted to Vienna, where the IAEA Board adopted the US-European resolution finding non-compliance and reporting Iran to the Security Council and General Assembly, with 23 votes for, 3 against and 8 abstentions. Iran, Russia and China called the move without legal basis.
Oil held near $100, the dollar passed 232,000 tomans, and Trump said the Strait was under US control and predicted the war would end right after the November midterms.
By afternoon attention shifted to Vienna, where the IAEA Board adopted the US-European resolution finding non-compliance and reporting Iran to the Security Council and General Assembly, with 23 votes for, 3 against and 8 abstentions. Iran, Russia and China called the move without legal basis.
Oil held near $100, the dollar passed 232,000 tomans, and Trump said the Strait was under US control and predicted the war would end right after the November midterms.
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Overnight attention stayed on Trump's Dallas remarks threatening a strike on Kuh-e Kolang Gazla near Isfahan and predicting the war would end right after the US midterms. By midday the IAEA chief confirmed satellite signs of construction at the underground site, giving the threat a concrete anchor.
Houthi forces' claimed seizure of Mokha port on the Red Sea then dominated both state and exile coverage, framed as a bid to control Bab el-Mandeb, with later reports of advances toward the Hanish islands.
Evening coverage shifted to New York, where the Security Council voted to put sanctions enforcement back on the agenda despite Russian and Chinese opposition, paired with CENTCOM's claim of diverting 96 ships for the blockade. Competing claims over a captured US submersible in Hormuz and damage to US aircraft in Jordan ran alongside, with Trump denying any damage.
Houthi forces' claimed seizure of Mokha port on the Red Sea then dominated both state and exile coverage, framed as a bid to control Bab el-Mandeb, with later reports of advances toward the Hanish islands.
Evening coverage shifted to New York, where the Security Council voted to put sanctions enforcement back on the agenda despite Russian and Chinese opposition, paired with CENTCOM's claim of diverting 96 ships for the blockade. Competing claims over a captured US submersible in Hormuz and damage to US aircraft in Jordan ran alongside, with Trump denying any damage.
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Overnight coverage still treated the fall of Mokha as the previous day's news, with Tehran calling for an end to the Yemen blockade and talks. By morning exile and state outlets reported successive Houthi advances to Dhubab and Perim/Mayyun island, then claimed full control of Yemen's Red Sea coast and the strait. Editors paired the battlefield claim with its price: Brent above $108, Asian stocks falling, and later the shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline after multiple strikes.
Washington's response became the second thread: Axios reported Trump rejected a Saudi request for US strikes, while CENTCOM's commander flew to Riyadh and officials stressed freedom of navigation. Trump used 9/11 ceremonies to call Iran the top state sponsor of terrorism; Pezeshkian, arriving in Delhi for BRICS, answered in kind.
Washington's response became the second thread: Axios reported Trump rejected a Saudi request for US strikes, while CENTCOM's commander flew to Riyadh and officials stressed freedom of navigation. Trump used 9/11 ceremonies to call Iran the top state sponsor of terrorism; Pezeshkian, arriving in Delhi for BRICS, answered in kind.
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Overnight fallout from the drone strike that shut Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline dominated coverage, with Riyadh saying the attack came from Iraqi soil. Baghdad ordered an inquiry, dismissed a commander, and closed the Shalamcheh and later Chazabeh crossings with Iran, suspending flights.
By midday Washington entered the story, with Trump saying Iran was likely responsible, that Tehran desperately sought a deal, and that the war would end soon after the US midterms. Reports of drone launchers found near the Iran-Iraq border led Iraq to accept an Iranian request for a joint investigation.
Parallel coverage followed Pezeshkian at the BRICS summit in Delhi, meeting the Abu Dhabi crown prince and rejecting US hegemony, while state outlets insisted an Iran-Oman understanding did not mean reopening Hormuz as CENTCOM put diverted ships at 100.
By midday Washington entered the story, with Trump saying Iran was likely responsible, that Tehran desperately sought a deal, and that the war would end soon after the US midterms. Reports of drone launchers found near the Iran-Iraq border led Iraq to accept an Iranian request for a joint investigation.
Parallel coverage followed Pezeshkian at the BRICS summit in Delhi, meeting the Abu Dhabi crown prince and rejecting US hegemony, while state outlets insisted an Iran-Oman understanding did not mean reopening Hormuz as CENTCOM put diverted ships at 100.
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Morning coverage shifted from the planned Oman talks to reports of a projectile striking a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The Qeshm governor said an Iranian ship was hit near Hengam Island, killing one crew member and wounding three to four others. The IRGC navy warned U.S. carriers against approaching, daring them to come within 100 km.
Pezeshkian, speaking from the BRICS summit in India, said Iran would not surrender, tied economic resilience to security, rejected direct talks with Washington for now, and claimed BRICS condemnation of strikes on nuclear sites. Officials said a navigation framework might be signed in Oman but would not reopen Hormuz; by evening Oman postponed Monday's regional meeting.
Trump said Iranians were constantly calling for a deal, predicted the war would end after the U.S. midterms, and suggested the U.S. could stay to control Iranian oil as in Venezuela.
Pezeshkian, speaking from the BRICS summit in India, said Iran would not surrender, tied economic resilience to security, rejected direct talks with Washington for now, and claimed BRICS condemnation of strikes on nuclear sites. Officials said a navigation framework might be signed in Oman but would not reopen Hormuz; by evening Oman postponed Monday's regional meeting.
Trump said Iranians were constantly calling for a deal, predicted the war would end after the U.S. midterms, and suggested the U.S. could stay to control Iranian oil as in Venezuela.
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Morning editors stayed with the postponed Muscat ministerial on Hormuz, now uniformly described as delayed at Saudi request after the pipeline attack, while live trackers noted plunging transits and Brent above $107-108. State outlets paired that with battlefield claims — a downed US MQ-1, a captured submarine described as war booty — and reaction to a CBS reconstruction of the downed F-15 rescue inside Iran.
By midday Tehran denied involvement in the Saudi pipeline strike and summoned Austria’s chargé over blocking its atomic chief from the IAEA meeting, as Trump told US media Iran was urgently seeking an agreement to which Washington remained open and predicted oil prices would collapse once fighting ended.
Evening coverage shifted to a UN fact-finding committee holding the United States responsible for the Kuhestak wedding-house strike and calling for an end to hostilities.
By midday Tehran denied involvement in the Saudi pipeline strike and summoned Austria’s chargé over blocking its atomic chief from the IAEA meeting, as Trump told US media Iran was urgently seeking an agreement to which Washington remained open and predicted oil prices would collapse once fighting ended.
Evening coverage shifted to a UN fact-finding committee holding the United States responsible for the Kuhestak wedding-house strike and calling for an end to hostilities.
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Tehran answered Trump's claim that Iran urgently sought a deal with a renewed refusal: Mohsen Rezaei said no talks until Islamabad memorandum terms were met, while Pezeshkian insisted Iran was not at war with Saudi Arabia and had dispute only with US bases.
Attention then shifted to Washington's first inspector-general accounting of Operation Epic Fury, carried across Persian outlets as putting the cost at $33 billion, 13,500 Iranian targets struck, and strategic depletion of THAAD and Patriot interceptors.
By evening the focus moved to the sea. With the Saudi crown prince in Cairo for Bab al-Mandeb talks and reports of halted loadings at Yanbu, CENTCOM told US-based Persian media it had foiled an IRGC attempt to seize an unmanned vessel, with Axios cited that two Iranian boats were destroyed. State-aligned outlets did not confirm the clash.
Attention then shifted to Washington's first inspector-general accounting of Operation Epic Fury, carried across Persian outlets as putting the cost at $33 billion, 13,500 Iranian targets struck, and strategic depletion of THAAD and Patriot interceptors.
By evening the focus moved to the sea. With the Saudi crown prince in Cairo for Bab al-Mandeb talks and reports of halted loadings at Yanbu, CENTCOM told US-based Persian media it had foiled an IRGC attempt to seize an unmanned vessel, with Axios cited that two Iranian boats were destroyed. State-aligned outlets did not confirm the clash.
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Overnight coverage stayed with US-Iran war planning. Exile outlets cited Axios on a secret meeting of American, Israeli and eight Arab commanders in Germany, CENTCOM's claim to have diverted 103 ships, and Vice President Vance's warning the war would enter a completely different phase within two months. State outlets answered with CBS-published images presented as extensive damage to US bases, a claimed downing of a 52nd MQ-9 over Qeshm, and rejection of the US account of the F-15 pilot rescue.
By morning the focus split. Exile media moved to the fourth anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, reporting shopkeeper strikes in Kurdish cities, blocked roads to Aichi cemetery, and an Amnesty International finding of crimes against humanity calling for criminal investigation. State-aligned press ignored the anniversary, highlighting Araqchi's Beijing meeting with Wang Yi, Pezeshkian's subsidy decision, and 200 nights of pro-government street gatherings.
By morning the focus split. Exile media moved to the fourth anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, reporting shopkeeper strikes in Kurdish cities, blocked roads to Aichi cemetery, and an Amnesty International finding of crimes against humanity calling for criminal investigation. State-aligned press ignored the anniversary, highlighting Araqchi's Beijing meeting with Wang Yi, Pezeshkian's subsidy decision, and 200 nights of pro-government street gatherings.
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Overnight focus remained Trump's claim Tehran had contacted Washington seeking a deal and could not sustain the war, while Araghchi in Beijing said Iran welcomed solutions securing its rights and that current decisions would shape regional balance before Xi-Trump talks.
Washington pressed economically as the House passed sweeping Iran-Russia sanctions, Treasury convened banks and Turkey suspended Mahan Air flights. Russia and China vetoed a U.S. move to extend sanctions monitoring, while a U.N. fact-finding mission said U.S. strikes could be war crimes and the Dey 1404 crackdown a crime against humanity, as a rights group named 4,200 dead.
Tehran centered on Hormuz, with a Khamenei adviser saying the strait would stay shut until Trump and Netanyahu fell as transits fell to three ships. The IRGC claimed a 53rd MQ-9 downed over Qeshm, Trump warned of renewed strikes, and Iran denied Saudi claims of a Houthi attack toward Mecca.
Washington pressed economically as the House passed sweeping Iran-Russia sanctions, Treasury convened banks and Turkey suspended Mahan Air flights. Russia and China vetoed a U.S. move to extend sanctions monitoring, while a U.N. fact-finding mission said U.S. strikes could be war crimes and the Dey 1404 crackdown a crime against humanity, as a rights group named 4,200 dead.
Tehran centered on Hormuz, with a Khamenei adviser saying the strait would stay shut until Trump and Netanyahu fell as transits fell to three ships. The IRGC claimed a 53rd MQ-9 downed over Qeshm, Trump warned of renewed strikes, and Iran denied Saudi claims of a Houthi attack toward Mecca.
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Overnight attention stayed on Trump's stated imminent decision on renewed strikes against Iran and his claim Tehran wanted a deal, with U.S. outlets also noting restricted movement for Iran's UN delegation in New York and increased activity around nuclear sites.
By morning state media shifted focus to deterrence, reporting the start of the nationwide 'Janfaday-e Iran' drill and a 313,000-strong rally in Tehran attended by President Pezeshkian, presented as answer to U.S. threats. Qalibaf warned U.S. General Dan Caine his nightmare had become reality.
The IRGC Navy said it hit the Togo-flagged tanker Trend for illegal Hormuz transit, as foreign outlets tracked fuel-price and shipping fallout. Separately, an overnight armed clash in Zahedan left four dead, with state media reporting two Jaish al-Zulm militants killed.
By morning state media shifted focus to deterrence, reporting the start of the nationwide 'Janfaday-e Iran' drill and a 313,000-strong rally in Tehran attended by President Pezeshkian, presented as answer to U.S. threats. Qalibaf warned U.S. General Dan Caine his nightmare had become reality.
The IRGC Navy said it hit the Togo-flagged tanker Trend for illegal Hormuz transit, as foreign outlets tracked fuel-price and shipping fallout. Separately, an overnight armed clash in Zahedan left four dead, with state media reporting two Jaish al-Zulm militants killed.
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Overnight Washington moved on sanctions as Trump signed the law extending Iran sanctions for five years alongside Russia measures, presented domestically as sanctions on patients. Turkey followed by revoking Bank Mellat’s Istanbul branch license.
State outlets then reported the execution of Hossein Padran for alleged Mossad espionage, noted by exile press alongside warnings from 30 rights groups.
By midday attention shifted to Saudi Arabia after air-raid sirens in Riyadh, smoke and fire near King Khaled airport and widespread flight disruptions with no Saudi explanation. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed strikes on sensitive targets in Riyadh and Aramco in Yanbu.
In the evening Tehran outlined conditions to halt fighting with Washington — ending wars, unfreezing assets, lifting the naval blockade — conveyed via Qatari and Pakistani mediators, as the IRGC claimed control of Hormuz and CENTCOM said Iran had exported no oil.
State outlets then reported the execution of Hossein Padran for alleged Mossad espionage, noted by exile press alongside warnings from 30 rights groups.
By midday attention shifted to Saudi Arabia after air-raid sirens in Riyadh, smoke and fire near King Khaled airport and widespread flight disruptions with no Saudi explanation. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed strikes on sensitive targets in Riyadh and Aramco in Yanbu.
In the evening Tehran outlined conditions to halt fighting with Washington — ending wars, unfreezing assets, lifting the naval blockade — conveyed via Qatari and Pakistani mediators, as the IRGC claimed control of Hormuz and CENTCOM said Iran had exported no oil.
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Morning opened with parliament speaker Qalibaf confirming Tehran had sent Washington its conditions to stop fighting via Qatari and Pakistani mediators, tying reopening of Hormuz to ending wars, unfreezing assets and lifting blockade, echoed by Mohsen Rezaei.
Attention then shifted to Washington after Trump cut short Camp David weekend and returned to White House, as State Department and embassies warned Americans in Middle East of airspace closures and flight cancellations, and restricted movement in Saudi Arabia.
Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters responded claiming intelligence of US decision to resume action with regional backing from Europe meeting, warning of unlimited painful retaliation, later reinforced with threats of new weapons.
Evening closed with Trump telling Fox he was in decision mode for very big things soon while open to meeting Pezeshkian.
Attention then shifted to Washington after Trump cut short Camp David weekend and returned to White House, as State Department and embassies warned Americans in Middle East of airspace closures and flight cancellations, and restricted movement in Saudi Arabia.
Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters responded claiming intelligence of US decision to resume action with regional backing from Europe meeting, warning of unlimited painful retaliation, later reinforced with threats of new weapons.
Evening closed with Trump telling Fox he was in decision mode for very big things soon while open to meeting Pezeshkian.
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Trump said he was in decision mode for very big moves on Iran while remaining open to meeting Pezeshkian in New York, as Qatar said it was working to resume Tehran-Washington talks ahead of Araghchi's arrival.
The Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters and the IRGC answered with warnings of new weapons, an expanded geography of war and painful retaliation, coupled with a claim to have downed an American MQ-1 over Hormuz.
Treasury Secretary Bessent then set the day's concrete measure, saying world skies would close to all Iranian carriers from 1 Mehr, followed by reports of domestic and foreign flight disruptions and Turkish Airlines suspending Iran flights until March 2027.
At home, state media confirmed the death of Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani, closed Qom seminaries and declared mourning, while France moved to summon Iran's ambassador after the sealing of its language institute in Tehran.
The Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters and the IRGC answered with warnings of new weapons, an expanded geography of war and painful retaliation, coupled with a claim to have downed an American MQ-1 over Hormuz.
Treasury Secretary Bessent then set the day's concrete measure, saying world skies would close to all Iranian carriers from 1 Mehr, followed by reports of domestic and foreign flight disruptions and Turkish Airlines suspending Iran flights until March 2027.
At home, state media confirmed the death of Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani, closed Qom seminaries and declared mourning, while France moved to summon Iran's ambassador after the sealing of its language institute in Tehran.
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Pezeshkian left for New York as Iraq and Georgia joined Turkey in barring Iranian aircraft under the U.S. deadline, a move China called illegal, while domestic outlets framed the UN trip as a tribune to defend Iranian rights.
G7 foreign ministers demanded Tehran stop arming the Houthis and halt strikes on Saudi Arabia, as Britain approved defensive refueling for Riyadh, keeping the previous days' Riyadh airport strikes in the frame.
At the General Assembly, Rubio said Washington was ready to talk with no meeting scheduled, then Trump warned Iran would be destroyed without a deal, predicted agreement after the midterms and insisted Tehran would never get a nuclear weapon.
Hours later Trump claimed U.S. officials had held three hours of talks with Iran's delegation. The General Staff and IRGC answered that readiness did not preclude negotiation but response would come in the field.
G7 foreign ministers demanded Tehran stop arming the Houthis and halt strikes on Saudi Arabia, as Britain approved defensive refueling for Riyadh, keeping the previous days' Riyadh airport strikes in the frame.
At the General Assembly, Rubio said Washington was ready to talk with no meeting scheduled, then Trump warned Iran would be destroyed without a deal, predicted agreement after the midterms and insisted Tehran would never get a nuclear weapon.
Hours later Trump claimed U.S. officials had held three hours of talks with Iran's delegation. The General Staff and IRGC answered that readiness did not preclude negotiation but response would come in the field.
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Overnight attention stayed on the New York backchannel after Trump's destruction threat. US envoys described indirect contacts as promising and finished one round, while Tehran insisted any exchange went through Qatar and denied a direct Araghchi-Witkoff meeting, a claim that drew criticism of Araghchi from IRGC-aligned media and MPs.
Pezeshkian then delivered Iran's set-piece address to the General Assembly, calling the US terrorist, saying the bomb is in Israel while inspectors are in Iran, and offering negotiation without accepting force. State media foregrounded defiance and showed the US delegation leaving; Washington answered through Rubio and the White House accusing Tehran of killing its own people.
Around the speeches, officials kept up pressure over flights and Hormuz, with Rezaei warning neighbors against enforcing US aviation sanctions as CENTCOM claimed 115 commercial ships diverted.
Pezeshkian then delivered Iran's set-piece address to the General Assembly, calling the US terrorist, saying the bomb is in Israel while inspectors are in Iran, and offering negotiation without accepting force. State media foregrounded defiance and showed the US delegation leaving; Washington answered through Rubio and the White House accusing Tehran of killing its own people.
Around the speeches, officials kept up pressure over flights and Hormuz, with Rezaei warning neighbors against enforcing US aviation sanctions as CENTCOM claimed 115 commercial ships diverted.
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State outlets extended praise for Pezeshkian's Assembly address as a slap to the US president, while exile outlets noted citizen readings of bullying at home and victimhood abroad and protest by families of December victims over his denials.
Washington pressed the economic campaign, claiming 80-90% of foreign flights stopped, with the UAE and Turkmenistan joining aviation curbs, Britain tightening limits on five Iranian banks, and six million barrels of seized oil sent toward US ports.
Focus shifted to Xi's Washington visit, where Trump hosted three days of trade and AI talks with Iran presented as a US demand for Beijing to curb military support, answered by Chinese and Pakistani calls for negotiated end, as Pezeshkian met Sharif and asked the Dutch premier to advise Washington. The day closed with Netanyahu predicting the rulers' fall and reports of US-Iran discussion on ending the blockade and reopening Hormuz.
Washington pressed the economic campaign, claiming 80-90% of foreign flights stopped, with the UAE and Turkmenistan joining aviation curbs, Britain tightening limits on five Iranian banks, and six million barrels of seized oil sent toward US ports.
Focus shifted to Xi's Washington visit, where Trump hosted three days of trade and AI talks with Iran presented as a US demand for Beijing to curb military support, answered by Chinese and Pakistani calls for negotiated end, as Pezeshkian met Sharif and asked the Dutch premier to advise Washington. The day closed with Netanyahu predicting the rulers' fall and reports of US-Iran discussion on ending the blockade and reopening Hormuz.
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Pezeshkian used a Fox News interview in New York to say war was imposed on Iran, offer uranium dilution and revival of the Islamabad understanding, and insist Tehran sought a deal but would resist to the end. Araghchi set the condition that Hormuz would reopen within seven days if Washington accepted Iran's plan. Exile outlets noted the host's question on who governs Iran and called most claims false.
Trump's meeting with Xi shifted focus to Beijing, with U.S. outlets saying Trump called Chinese satellite support for Iranian strikes unacceptable after reports it improved accuracy, while Pezeshkian thanked Xi for backing the Islamabad formula.
Aviation pressure tightened as Najaf halted Iran flights on the Iraqi premier's order and others followed, prompting Tehran to warn skies would stay open for all or none, as Houthi missile claims on Riyadh drew an emergency Mecca Pact meeting and Colombia cut ties.
Trump's meeting with Xi shifted focus to Beijing, with U.S. outlets saying Trump called Chinese satellite support for Iranian strikes unacceptable after reports it improved accuracy, while Pezeshkian thanked Xi for backing the Islamabad formula.
Aviation pressure tightened as Najaf halted Iran flights on the Iraqi premier's order and others followed, prompting Tehran to warn skies would stay open for all or none, as Houthi missile claims on Riyadh drew an emergency Mecca Pact meeting and Colombia cut ties.
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Overnight exile outlets cited a Wall Street Journal report that Washington had dismissed a Qatari-conveyed Iranian plan tying a pause in fighting to reopening Hormuz within seven days, with strikes possibly resuming after U.S. midterms. Trump later confirmed he had turned down the offer, saying Tehran was losing and could not have a nuclear weapon, a point also raised in his talks with Xi.
State media sidestepped the dismissal. The IRGC said punishment of the United States would continue until Iranian conditions were met, the Defense Ministry said strategic assets had moved underground, and Pezeshkian, leaving New York, conditioned return to the Islamabad understanding on talks without coercion.
On flights, the Supreme National Security Council denied any plan for military retaliation against regional airports, as Iraq sought a U.S. exemption and Tehran pressed Baghdad over curbs, while France pursued a Security Council text on Hormuz navigation.
State media sidestepped the dismissal. The IRGC said punishment of the United States would continue until Iranian conditions were met, the Defense Ministry said strategic assets had moved underground, and Pezeshkian, leaving New York, conditioned return to the Islamabad understanding on talks without coercion.
On flights, the Supreme National Security Council denied any plan for military retaliation against regional airports, as Iraq sought a U.S. exemption and Tehran pressed Baghdad over curbs, while France pursued a Security Council text on Hormuz navigation.
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Tehran held to its conditions for reopening Hormuz after Washington's rejection of the seven-day plan. Araghchi said Iran awaited an American reply through mediators and would not retreat, while Axios reported Washington told Tehran it could not set conditions. Parliament's security commission approved a Hormuz management plan, and the IRGC navy claimed seizure of a second American underwater drone in the strait.
Trump then said further negotiations would take place in coming days, with Axios reporting a new indirect round possibly from Monday. Araghchi said Tehran was as ready to negotiate as to fight what he called an apocalyptic war.
Five men were detained near RAF Fairford in Britain on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act at the base used in US operations against Iran, an arrest Trump welcomed. Treasury Secretary Bessent said financial pressure had collapsed the rial, which hit 234,700 to the dollar amid inflation and retiree protests.
Trump then said further negotiations would take place in coming days, with Axios reporting a new indirect round possibly from Monday. Araghchi said Tehran was as ready to negotiate as to fight what he called an apocalyptic war.
Five men were detained near RAF Fairford in Britain on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act at the base used in US operations against Iran, an arrest Trump welcomed. Treasury Secretary Bessent said financial pressure had collapsed the rial, which hit 234,700 to the dollar amid inflation and retiree protests.
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Trump opened with threats of swift victory and possible new strikes before the midterms, saying Tehran's Hormuz reopening offer was rejected over demands for sanctions relief and frozen assets, while Araghchi said Iran came to New York for peace but was ready for apocalyptic war.
NBC's disclosure that eight Marines were wounded in Iran's September 14 Hormuz attack, previously undisclosed, fueled competing control claims, with Qalibaf citing Brent above $108 as proof and CENTCOM denying Iranian control, as the rial slid past 244,000 and Bessent claimed economic strangulation was working.
Khamenei marked Nasrallah's second killing anniversary declaring the past would not return, Tehran denied links to five detentions near RAF Fairford, and attention closed on an Iranian-mediator meeting in New York with Trump saying Washington had talked to mediators and would ease sanctions for nuclear steps, which Tehran called incorrect flexibility.
NBC's disclosure that eight Marines were wounded in Iran's September 14 Hormuz attack, previously undisclosed, fueled competing control claims, with Qalibaf citing Brent above $108 as proof and CENTCOM denying Iranian control, as the rial slid past 244,000 and Bessent claimed economic strangulation was working.
Khamenei marked Nasrallah's second killing anniversary declaring the past would not return, Tehran denied links to five detentions near RAF Fairford, and attention closed on an Iranian-mediator meeting in New York with Trump saying Washington had talked to mediators and would ease sanctions for nuclear steps, which Tehran called incorrect flexibility.
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Araghchi left New York saying Qatar had conveyed Tehran's views and Iran awaited a U.S. reply, while Trump confirmed contact through mediators but called an Axios account of a sanctions-relief and asset-unfreeze offer untrue.
Parliament speaker Qalibaf, carried by state outlets, warned that if Iran could not sell oil no country would and no infrastructure would be safe, and that a blockade would fail. The free-market dollar then crossed 250,000 tomans to 253,000, a new record noted by BBC Persian, Iran International and VOA, alongside reports of 11 currency traders arrested and renewed strain on medicine, gas and living costs.
EU ministers demanded a halt to enrichment, Britain enforced energy and banking restrictions and Washington sanctioned arms-supply networks, as Rezaei said Trump could neither negotiate nor fight and Trump said Iran had failed badly and any war would end quickly.
Parliament speaker Qalibaf, carried by state outlets, warned that if Iran could not sell oil no country would and no infrastructure would be safe, and that a blockade would fail. The free-market dollar then crossed 250,000 tomans to 253,000, a new record noted by BBC Persian, Iran International and VOA, alongside reports of 11 currency traders arrested and renewed strain on medicine, gas and living costs.
EU ministers demanded a halt to enrichment, Britain enforced energy and banking restrictions and Washington sanctioned arms-supply networks, as Rezaei said Trump could neither negotiate nor fight and Trump said Iran had failed badly and any war would end quickly.
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Tehran confirmed it was reviewing Washington's reply to its seven-day proposal received by Araghchi in Doha, as Axios and Qatari mediation were described as making no significant progress over Hormuz and nuclear concessions. Exile outlets reported the execution in Mashhad of Ali Hemmati and Majid Nikandish, identified as Dey 1404 protesters.
Attention shifted to the Strait of Hormuz after state media said three violating tankers were targeted and VOA reported an unknown projectile hitting a tanker, while the rial slid to around 255,000-260,000 to the dollar with point-to-point inflation near 90%.
A Dubai-Tel Aviv FlyDubai flight diverted to Tabuk after a knife attack on board, with Netanyahu saying the co-pilot tried to down the aircraft and was arrested. Britain's prime minister cited strong signs of Iranian involvement in the Fairford base incident, and the U.S. announced the end of its combat mission in Iraq.
Attention shifted to the Strait of Hormuz after state media said three violating tankers were targeted and VOA reported an unknown projectile hitting a tanker, while the rial slid to around 255,000-260,000 to the dollar with point-to-point inflation near 90%.
A Dubai-Tel Aviv FlyDubai flight diverted to Tabuk after a knife attack on board, with Netanyahu saying the co-pilot tried to down the aircraft and was arrested. Britain's prime minister cited strong signs of Iranian involvement in the Fairford base incident, and the U.S. announced the end of its combat mission in Iraq.
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