09:04⇢Honda-Nissan Merger While Syria Ties Fade
⌨The newspapers report on Honda and Nissan's merger announcement, with plans for joint research and development starting next summer (BBC Persian). A debate over FATF restrictions emerges, with criticism of Iran's banking isolation from Russian and Chinese systems (Khabar Online). Reports discuss Syrian relations, with officials noting no direct contact with Damascus's current leadership (IRNA, Hamshahri). Over 765,000 candidates registered for university entrance exams (ISNA).