Prime Minister Barzani Offers Condolences to President Erdoğan After Deadly Steel Factory Explosion in Türkiye
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister expresses solidarity with the Turkish people and the families of victims, wishing those injured a speedy recovery after the deadly industrial accident in İzmir
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday expressed his condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the people of Türkiye following a deadly explosion at a steel factory in the western province of İzmir.
In a statement posted on his official X account, Barzani said he was deeply saddened by the loss of life in the blast, extending his sympathy to the families of the victims and everyone affected by the tragedy.
"My heartfelt condolences go to President @RTErdogan, the people of Türkiye, and the families of the victims," Barzani wrote.
He also expressed his thoughts for those affected by the explosion and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in the devastating blast at the steel factory in İzmir, Türkiye. My heartfelt condolences go to President @RTErdogan, the people of Türkiye, and the families of the victims. My thoughts are with all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy, and I wish the injured a speedy recovery.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) November 10, 2026
İzmir Factory Disaster
The explosion occurred on Monday, at the HABAS iron and steel factory in the Aliağa district of İzmir province, approximately 60 kilometers north of İzmir.
The death toll rose to at least 17 after an injured worker died in hospital, while 12 others were reported injured. All the victims were employees of the factory.
According to preliminary findings reported by Turkish authorities, the explosion occurred during scheduled maintenance work when an overhead crane carrying a replacement boiler collapsed into an electric arc furnace, triggering a massive blast and fire.
The explosion sent thick smoke into the sky and caused extensive damage inside the facility. Emergency teams, including firefighters, medical personnel, and search-and-rescue units, were dispatched to the scene.
Turkish authorities launched judicial and administrative investigations to establish the circumstances of the incident and determine whether negligence was involved.