Iran condemns deadly bombing in Afghanistan
Explosion during Shia community mourning gathering in capital Kabul kills at least 8 people, injures 18 others
TEHRAN
Iran has condemned Friday’s bombing in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, which left at least eight people dead and more than a dozen others injured.
In a statement issued on early Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
At least eight people were killed and 18 others were injured in an explosion during a Shia community mourning gathering in Kabul on Friday afternoon.
The ISIS/Daesh terror group claimed responsibility for the attack via its social media accounts.
*Writing by Seda Sevencan
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