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Posted on March 21, 2025
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Gunmen attacked the Iraqi consulate in Istanbul with no casualties reported. The attackers fled, and the motive remains unclear as investigations continue.
(Reuters) -Gunmen riding a motorbike fired eight shots at the facade of the Iraqi consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Friday, the Iraqi foreign ministry said, in an incident that Turkey said caused no casualties
"In the evening hours today, individuals on motorcycles have opened fire on Iraq's Consulate in Istanbul. There was no loss of life or material in the incident," Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oncu Keceli said in a statement.
"The necessary investigation is being carried out diligently by our security units and identification efforts are under way. The perpetrators will be brought to justice."
Iraq's foreign ministry said the gunmen used AK-47 assault rifles before fleeing. The motive for the attack was not immediately clear.
"Iraq appreciates the swift response of the Turkish authorities and the security measures they have taken, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the necessary measures to protect diplomatic missions in accordance with international agreements," the ministry added in a statement.
(Reporting by Hatem Maher, Ahmed Tolba and Tuvan Gumrukcu; editing by Diane Craft and Alistair Bell)
The article discusses an attack on the Iraqi consulate in Istanbul by gunmen, resulting in no casualties.
The attackers used AK-47 assault rifles during the incident.
Turkish authorities are conducting investigations to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
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