18:35⇢Iran Celebrates World Cup Qualification
⌨The newspapers report on two main events today: Iran's revelation of a major underground missile city (Al-Alam, ISNA, Tehran Times) and the national football team qualifying for the 2026 World Cup for a seventh time (BBC Persian, Borna News, Hamshahri, Khabar Online, Mehr News). The team secured qualification with a 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan, with Mehdi Taremi scoring both goals. Meanwhile, US intelligence assessments reportedly place Iran "at the center of international tensions" (Iran International), while Foreign Minister Araghchi emphasizes Iran's policy of "avoiding war" (Shargh Daily).