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11:15⇢Israeli Embassy Couple Shot Dead in Washington

The newspapers extensively report on a shooting in Washington DC that killed two Israeli embassy employees, a married couple, near the Jewish Museum (Al-Alam, BBC Persian, Radio Farda). The 30-year-old suspect, Elias Rodriguez, reportedly shouted "Free Palestine" after being arrested, with Donald Trump calling the incident "very sad" and attributing it to "antisemitism" (BBC Persian). On the diplomatic front, Foreign Minister Araqchi emphasized that sanctions against Iran have failed to have a "paralyzing effect" thanks to Iranian resistance, stating that successful sanctions circumvention discourages sanctioners and strengthens Iran's negotiating position (ISNA, Tasnim). Meanwhile, Yemen reports launching combined missile and drone attacks on Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport, and Haifa port (Mehr News).

07:04⇢Israeli Embassy Staff Murdered in Washington

The newspapers extensively report on a shooting at the Israeli embassy in Washington DC that killed two embassy staff members, a married couple, near the Jewish Museum (Al-Alam, BBC Persian, Mehr News, Radio Farda). The 30-year-old suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, reportedly shouted "Free Palestine" after being arrested (BBC Persian). On the diplomatic front, Iran-US nuclear talks are confirmed for Friday in Rome (Tasnim English, Hamshahri), while the Quincy Institute claims the anti-Iran nuclear deal coalition "has no base outside Washington and Israel" (IRNA). Domestically, officials commemorate the first anniversary of Foreign Minister Abdollahian's death (ISNA), and warn about Iran's aging population crisis (Shargh Daily).

04:04⇢Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead in Washington

The newspapers report on two shooting deaths at the Israeli embassy in Washington DC near the Jewish Museum, with police investigating it as a targeted attack and one person arrested (BBC Persian). Regional tensions remain high as Israeli military operations continue in Gaza, reportedly killing 87 Palestinians (Mehr News). On the nuclear front, a former Pentagon advisor claims the US "zero enrichment" policy toward Iran is "dictated directly from Tel Aviv" rather than being America's own strategic calculation (ISNA). Domestically, there are concerns about sewage treatment infrastructure in Anzali and Rasht, with officials suggesting sanctions have prevented completion of treatment plants (Khabar Online).

19:05⇢Fifth Iran-US Talks Confirmed for Friday After Enrichment Tensions

The newspapers extensively report on Iran's confirmed participation in the fifth round of indirect talks with the US, scheduled for Friday in Rome (Al-Alam, BBC Persian, Borna News, ISNA, Radio Farda, VOA Persian, Hamshahri). This confirmation comes after Foreign Minister Araqchi had earlier expressed doubts about Iran's participation amid tensions over uranium enrichment (BBC Persian, Kayhan). Araqchi has reaffirmed that enrichment is a "fundamental principle" for Iran (IRNA, Tasnim), while Tehran Times characterizes US negotiating tactics as media pressure, claiming Washington is threatening Iran with attacks if enrichment continues.

Yesterday ⇢ The Day Iran Confirms Nuclear Talks Despite Enrichment Declarations

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Futility of Sanctions Led to Negotiations, Iran’s FM Says

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s success in nullifying the cruel sanctions has frustrated those imposing them and forced them to enter into negotiations out of desperation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.