Morning coverage focused on the opening of the second round of nuclear talks in Geneva, with editors highlighting President Trumpโs claims of Iranian desperation. However, this optimism was immediately countered by Supreme Leader Khameneiโs threats to sink U.S. aircraft carriers and the Iranian military's closure of the Strait of Hormuz for missile drills. By early afternoon, media outlets reported the conclusion of the talks. Mainstream sources echoed Iranian claims of 'foundational understandings,' while right-leaning outlets and security analysts dismissed the progress as a 'smokescreen.' Concurrently, domestic focus shifted to the criminal investigation of Bezalel Zini regarding Gaza smuggling and Finance Minister Smotrichโs confrontation with Arab MKs over sector-specific crime. In the evening, the editorial tone shifted toward escalation. Reports emerged that Trump is now convinced of the necessity of a military strike, supported by the deployment of over 50 American fighter jets to the region and Vice President Vanceโs warnings that Tehran is ignoring U.S. red lines.
