The morning began with contradictory reports about fire containment at Shahid Rajaei Port. Despite earlier claims of complete extinguishment, crisis management officials revealed complete containment would take 15-20 days as containers require individual opening and cooling. The confirmed death toll stands at 70 with 22 still missing and 22 bodies unidentifiable. Customs operations resumed normally.

By afternoon, security agencies targeted "offending individuals" who provided false statements, while officials insisted the explosion had no foreign origin. Parliament hardliners moved to impeach the Transport Minister, using the disaster as justification.

Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian called for data-driven development planning, while the Supreme Council of Cyberspace prepared to reconsider Telegram filtering. IRGC Navy warned against foreign presence in Persian Gulf as the US claimed "constructive diplomacy" with Iran continues.

Evening brought warnings of 100 km/h winds approaching Tehran, prompting emergency preparations as cleanup operations continued in Bandar Abbas.