09:13⇢Araqchi Declares Uranium Enrichment Non-Negotiable
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Iran's uranium enrichment position, with Foreign Minister Araqchi firmly stating that enrichment is "non-negotiable" though Iran is ready to address concerns (Tasnim English, Radio Farda, ISNA, Al-Alam, Mehr News). Araqchi is traveling to Russia to deliver a written message from Iran's Supreme Leader to Putin (ISNA, Mehr News). In a significant development, Russia's Federation Council has approved a 20-year strategic treaty with Iran covering political, military, and economic cooperation, which Presidents Pezeshkian and Putin signed shortly before Trump's inauguration (BBC Persian). Domestically, the Education Ministry received approval to hire 70,000 new staff at various levels (Borna News).