Trump, visiting Qatar, claimed Iran had "somehow agreed to our conditions" for a nuclear deal, suggesting negotiations were near completion. This followed Shamkhani's NBC interview stating Iran would eliminate nuclear stockpiles if sanctions were immediately lifted. Iranian officials presented contradictory responses - Araghchi denied receiving any written proposal, directly contradicting Axios reports of a formal American offer.

President Pezeshkian maintained a defiant tone throughout his Kermanshah visit, saying he "doesn't have time to listen to Trump" while emphasizing belief in negotiation without yielding to threats. He inaugurated projects worth 7 trillion tomans in the province.

IRGC Commander Salami announced an upcoming "great defensive achievement" while claiming Iran is "stronger than ever." Meanwhile, domestic concerns included COVID-19's reappearance after months of quiet, unauthorized mobile internet tariff increases, and two-week power cuts to large industries causing significant economic damage.