TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Monday strongly condemned twin bomb attacks in central Baghdad that left tens of people dead and injured, highlighting the Islamic Republic’s support for Iraq in the battle against terrorism.

Qassemi expressed sympathy with the Iraqis, especially the bereaved families, over the deadly attacks.

He further reiterated Iran’s decisive support for Iraq in its “relentless battle against terrorism, which is rooted in extremist ideologies” propagated by foreign-backed Takfiri groups.

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