Explosion rocks central Istanbul

A deadly blast has occurred on Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, a busy pedestrian street in the historic heart of the city. <br> <br>Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya said that according to preliminary information, four people were killed and a further 38 wounded in the explosion. The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a terrorist probe, according to local media. <br> <br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br>Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. <br>Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews <br>Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews <br>Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com