Iran condemns terrorist attack in Iraq

Hours after the incident, Foreign Ministry spokesman strongly condemned the fatal terrorist blast, expressing sympathy with the Iraqi government and nation as well as all the families of the victims.

According to Press TV, touching on reports that Iranian citizens were among the victims, Bahram Qassemi said, “The Foreign Ministry and the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Embassy in Baghdad are investigating the issue with seriousness” and will take necessary measures in that regard.

The official also stressed that such pre-planned and savage assaults emanate from the desperation of the terrorists, who are taking successive blows on the battlefield.

“These brutal and inhumane acts will not affect the Iraqi government and nation’s determination and the Islamic Republic of Iran’s support for the oppressed Iraqi people in the unrelenting fight against terrorism,” Qassemi said.

The incident occurred at a time when buses packed with pilgrims were parked at the gas station. The people were returning from Arba’een mourning rituals in the holy city of Karbala.

The Takfiri Daesh terrorist group claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing.

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