Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey

07/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/16/2026 15:31

No: 138, 16 July 2026, Regarding the Traffic Accident That Occurred During the Arbaeen Procession in Iraq

We have learned with sorrow that as a result of a traffic accident, which occurred today (July 16) in Iraq's Basra Governorate, several people walking to Karbala for Arbaeen lost their lives, while many others were injured.

We wish Allah's mercy upon those who lost their lives in the accident, extend our condolences to their families, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

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