Tehran condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Turkey

At least five people were killed and nearly 20 others injured in a violent attack on Wednesday following a massive explosion at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in Ankara, with the Turkish government pointing the finger at Kurdish militant groups.

Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, in a statement expressed his condolences to the relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack, as well as to the people and government of the neighboring and friendly country Turkey, while praying for a speedy recovery from the terrorist attacks. the injured in the incident.

Condemning terrorism in all forms and manifestations, Baghaei underlined: “The Islamic Republic is ready to cooperate with other countries, not least its neighbors, to prevent and combat this inhuman phenomenon.”

The massive blast rocked the headquarters of Turkey’s state-run defense company some 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of Ankara, sending clouds of smoke into the sky as the sound of gunfire rang out.

Security forces, firefighters and paramedics were deployed to the area, while TAI personnel were sent to shelters for safety reasons.

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said two terrorists who attacked the facilities had been “neutralized,” while five people were killed and 22 injured, who were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

“The way this action was carried out is most likely linked to the PKK,” Yerlikaya added, referring to the Kurdistan Workers Party militant group, which has waged an insurgency against the Turkish state for decades.

Ankara’s chief public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the deadly attack.

MNA/Press TV