WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — On Saturday, two powerful blasts ripped through Istanbul, killing 29 and injuring 166 people.
“The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today in Istanbul, Turkey, which killed and wounded dozens. The attack appears to have targeted police forces. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and loved ones, and to all the people of Turkey,” Price said as quoted in a press release.
He added that the United States “stands together with Turkey” against terrorists who pose threat to both countries and to the international peace and stability in general.
The blasts occurred near the Vodafone Arena over an hour after a football match concluded at the stadium. According to the minister, one of them was allegedly carried out by a suicide bomber.