The nuclear negotiations narrative fractured completely along US-Iran lines. Trump repeatedly claimed he had presented a formal proposal to Iran requiring quick action, while Foreign Minister Araghchi explicitly denied receiving any written proposal and declared uranium enrichment an uncompromisable "red line." This direct contradiction dominated coverage.

President Pezeshkian continued his public activities, visiting the Tehran Book Fair where he emphasized citizens should have freedom to choose their reading materials, and sought expert advice on water scarcity challenges.

The Expediency Council's conditional approval of Iran joining the Palermo Convention continued receiving attention as a significant development potentially related to sanctions relief.

In security news, authorities announced the arrest of 610 economic suspects operating in cyberspace, while US Secretary of State Rubio linked final peace decisions directly to Supreme Leader Khamenei's choices between "peace and prosperity" or a "destructive path."