President Rouhani vows 'all-out fight' against terror after Hilla bloodshed

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is determined to continue its “all-out fight” against terrorism after a Daesh bombing martyred dozens of pilgrims in Southern Iraq on Thursday.

According to Press TV, in a message on Friday, President Rouhani condemned as “desperate” the bombing that left around 100 people, including dozens of Iranian pilgrims, dead.

“The Islamic Republic is still determined to stage all-out fight against terrorists and extremists,” the president said.

Explosives laden onto a truck were set off at a gas station in the Shomali village in the suburbs of al-Hilla on Thursday, for which the Takfiri terrorist group claimed responsibility.

President Rouhani said the bloodshed reflected “the depth of the desperation of the bloodthirsty, heartless terrorists" as he announced Tehran’s readiness to assist Iraq in providing aid to the survivors.

The Iranian president also urged the government in Baghdad to adopt tougher action to confront the perpetrators of such brutal acts.

Iran, he said, "is confident that with unity and solidarity from the people of Iraq, we shall soon witness its final victory.” 

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