Turkish media editors maintained a consistent focus on the Iran conflict's imperial dimensions throughout March 12, with multiple outlets highlighting new analysis about oil and power dynamics shaping Middle East wars. Morning coverage centered on Bianet's analysis of oil's imperial shadow over regional conflicts, while international reports tracked developments including Trump's claims about the war nearing its end and an attack on Russia's consulate. In the afternoon, new domestic coverage emerged as Hürriyet reported a CHP district chairman gave testimony about allegedly altering a poster featuring President Erdoğan, while administrative penalty cancellations remained in focus. Evening reports included OdaTV covering a fatal accident in Balıkesir and Gerçek Gündem publishing a message from the Iranian people to the Turkish people.
