Syrian visa in Istanbul?

Is it still possible to get a Syrian visa for an American
citizen in Istanbul?
I have seen conflicting statements about the need for a
letter of recomendation from the US embassy. Do you need a
letter? How do you get one?

[There are 2 posts - the latest was added on Sat 15 May, 0:24]

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1. Syrian Visa Added by: Michael
   [Timestamp: Fri 14 May, 6:27 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   The official line is that you have to go to the American
   Embassy on Ataturk Blvd in Ankara, figure out how to get in
   to the consular section, and get the letter to take to the
   Syrian embassy. This has to be started first thing in the
   morning in order to get it all done in one day.

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2. no prob Added by: dave
   [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 0:24 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I just got my Syrian visa here in Istanbul yesterday, and there was no problem. I got a double entry visa for 50 dollars. My girlfreind, however, who is an Argentine citizen, did need to get a letter, and there is no Argentine consulate in Istanbul. In the end however, we just called the embassy in Ankara and they faxed here the letter on the spot.

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