Following Assad's departure, Turkish diplomatic machinery operated at full capacity. Morning brought Foreign Minister Fidan's statement supporting "New Syria," while MIT conducted operations against YPG targets in Qamishli. President Erdoğan held consecutive calls with EU Commission President von der Leyen, German Chancellor Scholz, and other leaders, emphasizing Syria's territorial integrity.
By afternoon, Turkish Chief of Staff met his US counterpart to discuss Syrian developments, while reports emerged of US plans to maintain relations with both Turkey and SDF. The EU's statement on HTS's objectives sparked discussion in Turkish media.
Evening coverage focused on Foreign Minister Fidan's declaration that Syria would not become a "terrorist haven," while Syrian opposition sources reported damage to Hafez Assad's tomb. Meanwhile, Turkish media reported on the successful voluntary return of Syrian refugees through Yayladağı border crossing.