Following Iran's fourth day of missile exchanges with Israel, President Erdoğan positioned Turkey as a potential mediator, conducting phone calls with both Iranian President Pezeshkian and Putin. Turkish officials stated readiness to facilitate talks between the warring sides, building on the diplomatic efforts that began with Erdoğan's double call to Trump two days earlier.
The conflict escalated when Israeli forces struck Iranian state television headquarters during a live broadcast, prompting fresh Iranian missile barrages. Turkish media reported the exchanges with varying emphasis - some outlets highlighting Iranian success while others focused on Israeli targeting precision.
Domestically, Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu appeared in court defending against charges, declaring authorities cannot "erase me from the people's hearts" despite restrictions on his image and social media presence. A prominent FETÖ figure infiltrating defense companies ROKETSAN and ASELSAN was captured. The day ended with an armed attack on celebrity Dilan Polat's bodyguard, adding to a series of violent incidents reported throughout the day.