Iran condemns suicide bombing in Kabul

The Islamic Republic of Iran condemned suicide bombing in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul strongly during Nowruz festivities.

According to reports, in a statement on Thursday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi offered condolences to the Afghan government, nation and families of victims of the fatal terrorist attack in Kabul that targeted people celebrating Nowruz.

The blast occurred in Kabul's Karte Sakhi area close to the Ali Abad hospital and Kabul University on Wednesday.

The Afghan Interior Ministry said at least 26 people had been killed and 18 injured in the attack.

The bomber reportedly walked toward the Sakhi shrine and blew up his explosives when identified by the police.

The Daesh terror group claimed responsibility for the attack.

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