16:26⇢Pahlavi's Shadow Crowns the Unrest
⌨Editorial priorities have consolidated around the prospect of a Pahlavi-led transition following President Trump's endorsement of the exiled Prince's potential leadership (BBC Persian, Iran International, VOA Persian). Concurrently, Washington has intensified pressure by sanctioning high-ranking officials like Ali Larijani for their roles in suppressing protests (VOA Persian). While regional actors like Turkey and Gulf states urge de-escalation (BBC Persian, Kayhan London), state-aligned media maintain that national unity has already defeated these foreign-backed schemes (Al-Alam).