Trump announced an Israel-Iran ceasefire early morning, with Turkish media reporting the claimed agreement while noting both parties remained silent on verification. By midday, Israel accused Iran of violating the truce, and Trump criticized both sides for breaches as the agreement unraveled within hours.
Erdoğan arrived in The Hague for the NATO summit, meeting Trump in the evening to discuss strengthening NATO deterrence. Turkish officials maintained diplomatic positioning while the regional conflict continued escalating despite ceasefire claims.
Domestically, MHP leader Bahçeli returned to parliament after five months, warning that claiming distant bombs won't affect Ankara requires ignorance. A major FETÖ operation targeted 176 military personnel in Istanbul and İzmir. Muharrem İnce formally returned to CHP, ending his independent political path. Istanbul authorities warned of scorching temperatures reaching 37°C starting Wednesday, with nationwide heat potentially hitting 40°C through Friday.