The United States struck three Iranian nuclear facilities including Fordo, marking direct American entry into the Iran-Israel conflict that had been escalating since June 13. Turkish media reported Trump's announcement of the attacks, with Iran characterizing them as "inhumane" and retaliating against Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Iran's Foreign Minister spoke from Istanbul, threatening response while seeking parliamentary approval to close the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon issued its first statement following the strikes, with Secretary of State Rubio later claiming readiness for negotiations despite calling it "not a war against Iran."
Turkey warned the attacks could trigger global conflict, with officials calling for return to negotiation tables. The Foreign Ministry declared global security at risk.
Domestically, journalist Fatih Altaylı was arrested on charges of threatening President Erdoğan, extending the media crackdown that began with his detention the previous day. Police detained at least 60 activists during Istanbul's Trans Pride March, while a Syrian student drowned at Şile beach.