Iran retaliated against Saturday's American nuclear facility strikes by hitting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with six missiles, targeting America's largest Middle Eastern military installation. The Pentagon confirmed Turkish forces remained secure despite the regional escalation.
Turkish Airlines canceled flights to the region as the conflict expanded beyond the initial Israel-Iran exchanges. President Erdoğan condemned the American strikes as "unacceptable" while preparing to attend the NATO summit in The Hague. Reports emerged of explosions in both Qatar and Iraq throughout the afternoon.
Israel conducted a second strike on Iran's Fordo nuclear facility following the American attacks. Turkish media questioned whether American B-2 bombers used Turkish airspace, prompting an official response from the presidency.
Domestically, the media crackdown continued as broadcast regulators initiated proceedings against journalist Fatih Altaylı's YouTube channel, extending Saturday's detention. Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced operations across 47 provinces resulting in 307 fraud suspects arrested.