The White House reaffirmed its support for the Turkish government and people late Wednesday after nine people were killed and dozens others wounded in multiple bomb blasts that rocked southeast Turkish cities earlier in the day.

“The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attacks in southeastern Turkey,” National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said in a statement. “We remain steadfast in our support for Turkey, our NATO Ally and partner, which has suffered from several recent terrorist attacks, as well as a violent coup attempt on July 15. We are in close touch with Turkish authorities and reaffirm our commitment to work together with Turkey to confront the scourge of terrorism.”