Iran launched massive retaliation against Israel with over 100 drones and ballistic missiles targeting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, killing at least 60 civilians including children. Israel responded by destroying Iranian air defenses and threatening that "Tehran will burn" if attacks continue. Oil facilities in Tehran caught fire as Israeli aircraft claimed control over the city's airspace.
Prime Minister Tusk warned that the world stands closer to global conflict than at any time since World War II. Trump spoke with Putin about the escalating crisis, with Moscow condemning Israeli strikes.
Leaked audio recordings between Tusk and lawyer Giertych dominated domestic coverage throughout the day. The tapes revealed Tusk saying "God, I'm German" and Giertych calling opposition politicians "debiles." Right-wing media seized on the recordings as evidence of contempt for Polish citizens. By evening, prosecutors received formal complaints about the conversations.
Warsaw mayor Trzaskowski participated in an equality parade while coalition partner PSL warned it could withdraw support from the government.