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Obama Phones Erdogan to Offer Condolences Over Istanbul Airport Attack

© REUTERS / Murad SezerA riot police officer stands guard at the entrance of the Ataturk airport in Istanbul, Turkey, following a multiple suicide bombing, early June 29, 2016
A riot police officer stands guard at the entrance of the Ataturk airport in Istanbul, Turkey, following a multiple suicide bombing, early June 29, 2016 - Sputnik International
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US President Barack Obama has called his Turkish counterpart to express condolences over the deadly terrorist attack at Istanbul’s international airport, White House spokesperson Josh Earnest said on Wednesday.

Workers repair the damaged parts of the terminal building at Turkey's largest airport, Istanbul Ataturk, Turkey, following yesterday's blast June 29, 2016 - Sputnik International
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Obama spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan earlier in the day to offer condolences, Earnest said as quoted by ABC News.

Moreover, Barack Obama has offered assistance to Recep Tayyip Erdogan in probing the deadly attack at Istanbul airport, Earnest added.

“The president [Obama] placed that phone call to express his deep condolences on behalf of the American people. In the context of that call he will offer any support that the Turks can benefit from as they conduct this investigation and take steps to further strengthen the security," Earnest said on Wednesday.

On Tuesday evening, three suicide blasts rocked the Istanbul airport international terminal. According to the Turkish Justice Ministry, the attack has left 41 people dead and more than 200 injured.

No terrorist organization has yet officially claimed the attack, but the Turkish authorities have said the Islamic State is the main suspect.

The terrorist group, also known as Daesh, is outlawed in many countries around the world, including the United States and Russia.

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