US Embassy warns about potential terrorist threats in Istanbul

The U.S. Embassy in Turkey on Friday announced it had received "credible" reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against Americans throughout Turkey, including against the U.S. Consulate General.

"The U.S. Mission in Turkey has received credible reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against U.S. citizens and foreign nationals in Istanbul, including against the U.S. Consulate General, as well as potentially other locations in Turkey," an alert from the State Department said. - The Hill