Iran denounces terrorist attack in Iraq

The Foreign Ministry has denounced a terrorist attack in a town in the Iraqi province of Karbala which killed innocent civilians, including women and children.

According to the reports, at least eight people have been martyred and six injured in the terrorist attack in the Ain al-Tamer town, west of Karbala Governorate, early Monday.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Monday expressed sympathy with the Iraqi government and nation as well as the families of the victims.

He said Takfiri terrorists once again attacked defenseless people as millions of devotees of Prophet Muhammad's (SAWA) Ahlul Bayt (AS) are traveling on foot to Karbala to attend special mourning rituals.

The spokesperson added that the attack left “another stain” on the Takfiri terrorists' records in the region.

Qassemi also once again reaffirmed Iran’s full support for the Iraqi government and nation in their fight against terrorism.

Iraq’s Interior Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Saad Maan said the terrorist attack occurred after six individuals wearing explosive belts “infiltrated into al-Jihad neighborhood” in the Ain al-Tamer town.

He added that security forces had identified the terrorists, engaged them and killed five of them. The sixth one, however, broke into a house and blew himself up.

Daesh terrorist group issued a statement claiming responsibility for the blast.

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