US warns of 'threats' to tourist areas in Istanbul, Antalya

The United States embassy in Turkey on Saturday warned American citizens of "credible threats" to tourist areas in Istanbul and the resort city of Antalya, a day after Israel warned of "imminent risks" of attacks.

A Turkish police officer stands guard in Istanbul on March 17,2016 AFP/Ozan Kose

ISTANBUL: The United States embassy in Turkey on Saturday (Apr 9) warned American citizens of "credible threats" to tourist areas in Istanbul and the resort city of Antalya, a day after Israel warned of "imminent risks" of attacks.

"The US Mission in Turkey would like to inform US citizens that there are credible threats to tourist areas, in particular to public squares and docks in Istanbul and Antalya," read the emergency travel warning published on its official website.

- AFP