Gunmen open fire at Iraqi Consulate in Turkey's Istanbul
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Gunmen open fire at Iraqi Consulate in Turkey's Istanbul

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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. There was no loss of life or material in the incident," Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oncu Keceli said in a statement. Iraq's foreign ministry said the gunmen used AK-47 assault rifles before fleeing. "Iraq appreciates the swift response of the Turkish authorities and the security measures they have taken, emphasising the importance of strengthening the necessary measures to protect diplomatic missions in accordance with international agreements," the ministry added in a statement.

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