Iranian athletes escape unhurt in Istanbul explosions

The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told IRNA that Mehdi Taremi and Ramin Rezaeian, who were visiting Turkey to ink working contracts with a Turkish football club, will return home today.

Three deadly explosions rocked Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul on Tuesday evening leaving at least 36 dead and 150 injured.

Following the incident, several reports were circulated in the Iranian social networks claiming that the two Iranian athletes have been killed in the deadly explosions.

So far, no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack.

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