U.S. Condemns 'Senseless and Despicable' Bombings in Bir Hassan
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday condemned what he called the "senseless and despicable" bomb attacks against Iran's embassy in Beirut, urging all parties to back the probe.
"The United States knows too well the cost of terrorism directed at our own diplomats around the world, and our hearts go out to the Iranian people after this violent and unjustifiable attack," Kerry said in a statement.
The double suicide bombing killed 23 people and wounded another 146 and has been claimed by an al-Qaida-linked jihadist group.
"The United States strongly condemns today's senseless and despicable terrorist bombings at the Iranian Embassy in Beirut," Kerry said.
"We extend our condolences to the victims and their families. We urge all parties to exercise calm and restraint to avoid inflaming the situation further."
Kerry said the U.S. supports Lebanon's pledge to investigate the incident, urging that "those responsible are brought to justice."
The caretaker government has officially declared a policy of non-involvement in the Syria conflict.
But U.N. political chief Jeffrey Feltman on Tuesday highlighted to the Security Council reports that Hizbullah was fighting with President Bashar Assad's forces in Syria "in clear violation" of a statement by local parties to stay out of the war, referring to the Baabda Declaration.
Source: Agence France Presse
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