Gunmen using a motorcycle fired eight photographs at the facade of the Iraqi consulate in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul on Friday (March 21, 2025), the Iraqi Foreign Ministry stated, in an incident that Turkey stated brought on 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 stated in a press release.
“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 stated the gunmen used AK-47 assault rifles earlier than fleeing. The motive for the assault was not instantly 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 press release.
Published – March 22, 2025 04:20 am IST
