08:57⇢Israel Pounds Iranian Assets as Jolani Claims Damascus
⌨The newspapers report on Israel's intensive bombing of Iran-linked positions in Syria, with over 100 airstrikes (BBC Persian, Tasnim). Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, now Syria's de facto leader, appeared at the Umayyad Mosque declaring Syria's liberation from Iranian influence (BBC Persian). Israeli analysts express caution about developments benefiting Israel (Tasnim). Meanwhile, the National Security Council has delayed implementing the new hijab law (Shargh Daily), while opposition sources report rebels gaining control of Latakia, including Russian bases (Radio Farda).