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1 Iranian Killed, 5 Wounded in Istanbul Airport Blasts: Official

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriates Affairs Hassan Qashqavi said on Wednesday, June 29, that one Iranian was killed and five others wounded in the blasts which hit Atatürk International Airport in Istanbul on Tuesday night, June 28.

Qashqavi said one of the wounded Iranian citizens is in a critical condition.

He also expressed his hope that the number of wounded Iranians does not increase. “The latest information on the explosions will be announced as soon as possible.”

Three deadly explosions rocked Atatürk International Airport in Istanbul on Tuesday evening, leaving at least 36 dead and 150 injured.

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