Trump's Middle East tour featured a historic meeting with Syria's new leader Ahmad Shara - the first US-Syrian presidential meeting in 25 years. Trump praised Shara as "attractive and combative" while urging Syria to join peace agreements with Israel.

Iranian officials responded sharply to Trump's previous day's ultimatum. Foreign Minister Araghchi dismissed Trump's remarks as "pure deception with shifting threats," while Parliament Speaker Qalibaf claimed Trump "lives in delusion." President Pezeshkian noted "Trump doesn't know Iranians yet."

A significant domestic development emerged when the Expediency Council approved the Palermo bill after years of deliberation, potentially signaling Iran's readiness for broader international engagement. Former MP Motahari suggested this approval relates to ongoing nuclear negotiations.

Supreme Leader Khamenei praised relief workers as "manifestations of humanity" while condemning Israeli actions in Gaza as "atrocities" requiring universal resistance.