Tehran, SAEDNEWS, Jan. 23: Qalibaf denounced the Thursday terrorist explosions which claimed the lives of tens of innocent people and injured scores of others, noting that “Iran will continue to cooperate and strongly support Iraq in the fight against terrorism.” "I was saddened to hear about the terror act in Baghdad and death and injury of a number of Baghdad citizens," he wrote, and added, "Denouncing the terrorist and anti-human attacks, I pray for forgiveness for the dead and swift recovery for the wounded and patience for the bereaved families."
Qalibaf further voiced Iranian legislature’s readiness for cooperation to provide the legal basis for fighting the evil phenomenon of terrorism.
A rare twin suicide bombing killed at least 28 people and wounded 73 others on a bustling commercial street in the heart of Baghdad on Thursday, the military said, rupturing months of relative calm.
Brigadier General Hazem al-Azzawi, the director of Baghdad Operations Command, said that a “double explosion” hit a crowded market in the Bab al-Sharji area near Tayaran Square.
Medical sources said they feared the death toll could rise. The health ministry said it had mobilized medics across the capital to respond to the deadly attack.
Military spokesman Yahya Rasool said two suicide bombers detonated their explosives as they were being pursued by security forces.
In relevant remarks, Iranian mission in Baghdad in a statement on Thursday deplored two terrorist suicide blasts in the Iraqi capital which killed and wounded tens of people.
The Iranian embassy voiced sympathy with the families of the victims and wished tranquility for the souls of deceased people.
It also acknowledged Iran's preparedness for any possible aid, and said it supports the Iraqi security measures to stop terrorist operations (Source: Fars News).
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