The U.S. embassy in Turkey warned Americans on Monday of possible attacks against churches, synagogues, and diplomatic missions in Istanbul, marking its second such notice in four days, following Koran-burning incidents in Europe.U.S. issues warning of possible terrorist attacks in Turkey.
In an updated security alert, the U.S. embassy said “possible imminent retaliatory attacks by terrorists” could take place in areas frequented by Westerners, especially the city’s Beyoglu, Galata, Taksim, and Istiklal neighbourhoods.
Turkish authorities are investigating the matter, it added.On Friday, several embassies in Ankara including those of the United States, Germany, France and Italy issued security alerts over possible retaliatory attacks against places of worship, following separate incidents in which the Muslim holy book, the Koran, was burned in Sweden, Netherlands and Denmark.
On Saturday, Turkey warned its citizens against “possible Islamophobic, xenophobic and racist attacks” in the United States and Europe. U.S. issues warning of possible terrorist attacks in Turkey.
ISIS assaults have previously targeted the city. 39 individuals lost their lives in 2017 when shooters opened fire at the Reina nightclub in the Ortakoy neighbourhood. 41 people were killed in an ISIS attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport in 2016.
Atleast 1 dead, several injured in Istanbul Taksim Square’s incident
