UAE strongly condemns terror attack in Iran

AFP

The UAE has strongly condemned a terrorist attack at a ceremony in Iran to commemorate commander Qassem Soleimani, killing nearly 100 people and wounding scores more.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said the UAE expressed its strong condemnation of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability and shared ‏condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims. 

They also wished all those injured a speedy recovery. 

Iranian state television reported two explosions, within 20 minutes, during a crowded fourth-anniversary event on Wednesday at the cemetery where Soleimani is buried in the southeastern city of Kerman.

No one has claimed responsibility for the blasts so far. 

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