Turkish diplomat, consulate employee among victims of Erbil shooting
Tehran (KNA) - Turkey has pledged a strong response after its diplomats came under attack in the Iraqi Kurdistan's capital, Erbil.
A Turkish diplomat and an employee of the Turkish consulate in Erbil were shot dead on while dining at a restaurant , local security officials and Turkey's foreign ministry confirmed. The attack wounded another person.
The attack took place when a gunman opened fire on the Turkish diplomat and his company before fleeing in a car driven by an accomplice, Kurdish security officials and a witness told Reuters.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility as security forces began a search for the attackers.
The attack drew condemnation from Turkey, Iran and Kurdish authorities in Erbil.
Source: PressTV