TEHRAN – In a message to his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on Friday, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi condemned the Thursday terrorist attack on a military college in Syria’s western city of Homs which has so far resulted in the death of 90 people and injury of more than 300 others.

“The continuation of terrorist attacks in Syria in recent months is rooted in the intelligence, security, and logistical support for the terrorists with the aim of preventing the formation of stability and establishment of security in this country,” he said, adding that the foreign supporters of these terrorists are acting in line with the interests of the Israeli regime.  

The president also called on the relevant international bodies, especially the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to fulfill their obligations and help the Syrian government in its fight against terrorism. 

Also on Friday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdollahian reaffirmed the president’s remarks during a phone call with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad. 
Mekdad provided the Iranian official with details on the attack and pinned the blame on U.S.-funded terrorists. 

Both sides emphasized the need for the international community's serious determination and regional cooperation to effectively combat the heinous phenomenon of terrorism.
The spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kanaani has also extended condolences to the government, army, and people of the “friendly and brotherly Arab Republic of Syria”, as well as to all the families of the victims while wishing for a fast recovery of the injured.  

Kanaani attributed the responsibility for this tragic event to the foreign supporters of terrorist groups and called on international bodies to fulfill their responsibilities in this regard.
The terrorist attack was carried out with the help of an explosive-laden drone. Five children and 31 women are among the dead.

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