13:23⇢Trump Cuts Opposition Funding as Parliament Advances Freedom of Assembly
⌨The newspapers report on multiple diplomatic developments. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei states Trump has "apparently" cut funding to Iranian opposition groups, while negotiations continue with EU3, Russia, and China (BBC Persian, Hamshahri, Tasnim English). Trump dismisses concerns about Iran-Russia-China naval exercises, emphasizing US military superiority (VOA Persian, Radio Farda). Domestically, Parliament is finalizing legislation recognizing freedom of assembly, with a bill that would prevent authorities from blocking rallies (Shargh). Other stories include severe water rationing beginning due to "catastrophic water shortage" (Kayhan London) and debates over lifting social media filtering (Khabar Online).