02:36⇢The Heat's Decree
⌨Iranian media highlights an unprecedented heatwave leading to official closures across several provinces to manage energy and safeguard public health (BBC Persian, Radio Farda). This intensifies concerns over persistent water and electricity shortages, with the US State Department criticizing the regime's mismanagement (VOA Persian). Meanwhile, state-aligned outlets reiterate the Supreme Leader’s stance that foreign opposition, particularly regarding nuclear and human rights, is a mere pretext against Iran’s progress and religious identity (Kayhan, Tehran Times, Tasnim News).