Iran Roundly Condemns Beirut Terrorist Bombings
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned two terrorist attacks that killed scores of people in Lebanon’s capital on Thursday.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari also offered condolences to the Lebanese government and nation and the bereaved families of the victims over the tragic incident.
He further expressed the hope that unity among the Lebanese nation, resistance movement and army, as well as the international community’s determination in the fight against terrorism, would pave the way for an effective battle on the extremist and terrorist groups.
Jaberi Ansari also hoped that the solidarity of the Lebanese society, which symbolizes unity and resistance, would be preserved.
At least 43 people were killed and more than 200 others injured after two explosions struck the General Security Post in Hussaineya Street in Borj al-Barajneh neighborhood, southern Beirut, on Thursday.
The number of the dead is expected to rise as many of the wounded are in critical condition.
The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group released a statement, claiming responsibility for the bombings.
Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam has declared Friday as a day of national mourning and condemned the attacks as "unjustifiable." He further called for unity against "plans to create strife" in the country.