Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts stated during a ceremony marking International Museum Day that attacks on Iran’s historical monuments reflect the "civilizational hostility" of enemies lacking history, lineage, and civilization.
The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced that more than 17,500 Iranian pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, noting that no specific issues have been reported and the visa issuance for a remaining group is being pursued.