France voiced condemnation over the Istanbul attack that left at least a dozen dead and President Francois Hollande expressed his solidarity with the Turkish people.

"This intolerable act of violence must more than ever confirm our mutual determination to fight all forms of terrorism," a statement read, CNN reported on Tuesday.

At least 11 people were killed and 36 injured Tuesday when a car bomb targeted a police bus in the historic center of Istanbul, the Istanbul governor told reporters.

The death toll included seven police officers and four civilians. 

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey will "fight the terrorists to the end".

Source : MENA