The day was split between two dominant stories: Iran's massive funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Aoun's defense of the framework accord. From early morning, Al-Manar and other outlets led with the funeral, as millions gathered in Tehran and Hezbollah called for a popular gathering in Lebanon. A Lebanese delegation attended, affirming loyalty to the 'line of the Guardian Jurist.'
Simultaneously, Aoun gave a press conference rejecting foreign tutelage, insisting the framework accord does not legitimize occupation, and stating that separating Lebanon's path from the US-Iran track upsets those accustomed to guardianship. Kataeb echoed sovereignty themes, while Amal and Mufti Qabalan reiterated rejection of the accord. By afternoon, coverage shifted to a Yemeni-Saudi incident involving an Iranian plane, briefly diverting attention. The day's editorial arc moved from funeral diplomacy to internal political consolidation around Aoun's stance, with the accord's opponents hardening their positions.