Istanbul nightclub attack involved an intelligence organization: deputy PM

Istanbul nightclub attack involved an intelligence organization: deputy PM

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"It appears the Reina attack is not just a terrorist organization's act, but there was also an intelligence organization involved. It was an extremely planned and organized act," Kurtulmus said during an interview with broadcaster A Haber.

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack in which 39 people were killed, saying it was revenge for Turkish military involvement in Syria.

(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu and Ece Toksabay; Editing by David Dolan)

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