The second wave of corruption raids hit Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), with detention orders for 53 officials including İSKİ (Water Administration) General Manager. This follows earlier operations targeting İmamoğlu's administration. Opposition figures claimed these raids are aimed at preventing resistance to the Kanal Istanbul project, not fighting corruption.
Earthquake concerns continued for the fourth day, with Konya experiencing a 3.9 magnitude tremor. Four Istanbul districts were placed on a "red list" for earthquake risk, while experts debated whether recent seismic activity might signal a larger earthquake. Schools announced that Monday's first lesson would focus on disaster awareness.
In Iran, a massive explosion at a southern port killed at least four people and injured hundreds. Turkish Foreign Ministry issued condolences. Politicians exchanged accusations of "deformation" regarding corruption allegations, with CHP leader Özel canceling his schedule to visit İmamoğlu in Silivri prison.