Qubad Talabani Extends Condolences to Turkish President Following Deadly Factory Explosion

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Qubad Talabani has extended his condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following the deadly explosion at the HABAŞ steel plant in İzmir.

In a post on X, Talabani wrote:

"I extend my sincere condolences to President @RTErdogan, the people of Türkiye, and the bereaved families following the tragic explosion at the HABAŞ steel plant in İzmir." 

"We stand in solidarity with Türkiye during this difficult time and wish the injured a swift recovery."

At least 17 people were killed and 12 others injured in the explosion at the HABAŞ Demir Çelik plant in Aliaga, near the port city of İzmir, according to authorities.

All those killed and injured were workers at the facility, one of Türkiye's leading steel producers.

Footage from the scene showed a large fire inside the plant, with a towering column of smoke rising into the sky.



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