RIYADH: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned terrorist bombings in Iran that targeted civilians, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday.
According to the SPA the ministry in a statement strongly rejected the terrorist bombings.
#Statement | The Foreign Ministry affirms the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s rejection and condemnation of the terrorist bombings that targeted civilians in the Islamic Republic of Iran. pic.twitter.com/zKzH8vMkIy
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) January 3, 2024
The foreign ministry extended its sincere condolences, sympathy and solidarity with Iran in this painful event, wishing those injured a speedy recovery.
Foreign Ministry Affirms Saudi Arabia’s Rejection and Condemnation of Terrorist Bombings Targeting Civilians in Iran.https://t.co/GRwNMXZqPY#SPAGOV pic.twitter.com/Eec28oNugF
— SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) January 3, 2024
Earlier, Iranian state media reported twin blasts during a crowded fourth-anniversary event at the cemetery where commander Qassem Soleimani is buried. He was assassinated by a US drone in 2020.