14:58⇢Khamenei Rejects US Talks, Calls for Unity
⌨Iranian media reports Supreme Leader Khamenei's firm rejection of direct negotiations with the United States, viewing bilateral issues as "unsolvable" (BBC Persian, Iran International, Radio Farda). He also underscored the "steel shield of national unity," urging strong support for government officials, including the diligent new president (Borna News, Khabar Online, Shargh Daily, Tasnim News, Tasnim News English, BBC Persian). Khamenei warned against external plots to sow discord and rejected US demands for obedience.