10:36⇢Pope Francis Dies at 88 After Lung Infection
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Pope Francis's death at age 88, with Vatican announcing his passing Monday morning after recent treatment for severe lung infection (BBC Persian, Iran International, Radio Farda, Khabar Online, Shargh Daily). On the diplomatic front, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baqaei emphasized that sanctions removal remains Iran's key demand in nuclear negotiations and declined to confirm media speculation about negotiation details (IRNA, Tasnim English). Other news includes First Vice President Aref's statement about implementing "urgent priorities" to address problems (ISNA), militia operations against ISIS in Hamrin Mountains (Mehr News), and environmental concerns about the drying Gulf of Gorgan creating a 51,000-hectare dust center (Tasnim).