U.S. denounces deadly bombing in Istanbul

Istanbul's terrorist attack (AFP Photo)

Washington (IINA) – The United States strongly condemned the Saturday’s "vicious terrorist attack" in the western Turkish city of Istanbul, vowing to stand by Turkey, AFP reported.
"The United States stands in solidarity with our NATO ally Turkey in combating the common threat of terrorism," State Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement.
"This vicious attack is the latest in a series of indefensible violence targeting innocent people throughout Turkey – Turkish citizens and international visitors alike," he added.
At least five people were killed, including two Israelis, two Americans and one Iranian, and 36 others wounded after a massive bomb explosion rocked a crowded shopping district in Istanbul on Saturday morning.
Some of the dead may have had dual nationality, according to a Turkish official.
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