Six dead in attack on US consulate

Armed men have opened fire on Turkish police guarding the US consulate in Istanbul, killing three policemen in what Turkish and US officials called a terrorist attack.

Three assailants were also reported killed.

The US ambassador to Turkey, Ross Wilson, and Turkey's foreign ministry said security around all US diplomatic missions in Turkey was immediately increased after the attack, on the high-walled compound in the Istinye district.

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