Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion" against Iran's nuclear facilities, ballistic missile sites, and military headquarters overnight, marking a significant escalation from previous regional tensions. Iranian media reported high-ranking casualties including military commanders, while Iran vowed immediate retaliation with hundreds of missiles and drones.
Turkish officials condemned the strikes throughout the day, with President Erdoğan calling Israel's actions "banditry" that requires international intervention. The government launched investigations into social media posts deemed provocative regarding the conflict.
Domestically, a health crisis emerged as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever killed seven people with 39 total cases reported in one city. The investigation into Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek's death continued with requests for additional expert reports. Three arrests were made in the Özge Bedir murder case, while forest fires broke out in multiple provinces during summer conditions.