12:02⇢Khamenei Urges Governors To Listen To Citizens While Fighting Corruption
⌨The newspapers report on Supreme Leader Khamenei's meeting with the Interior Minister and provincial governors, where he emphasized that "today the general atmosphere for serving the people is suitable and opportunities are plentiful" (Borna News, IRNA, ISNA, Khabar Online, Mehr News, Tasnim). Khamenei urged officials to meet with citizens, listen to their concerns "even if harsh," and provide necessary explanations. He also stressed anti-corruption efforts, warning governors to avoid personal business ventures while in office and keep their families away from "factors that cause corruption" (Mehr News, Tasnim). Separately, Hamshahri Online warns pilgrims about a dangerous syndrome spreading in Saudi Arabia.