British Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned Tuesday's two consecutive bombings near the Iranian embassy building in the Lebanese capital Beirut.
According to a statement released from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Hague said, "I strongly condemn the shocking terrorist attack on the Iranian embassy in southern Beirut today that has led to such tragic loss of life. I send my condolences to the families of those killed and injured. The UK is strongly committed to supporting stability in Lebanon and seeing those responsible for this attack brought to justice."
In addition, Hague said that the British Embassy in Beirut was remaining at a high state of vigilance and that a consular team was standing ready to assist British nationals.
Earlier in the day, Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi confirmed the death of Iranian Cultural Attache Sheikh Ibrahim Ansari during twin blasts. At least 32 people were killed and dozens injured in two consecutive bombings near the embassy building in the Lebanese capital.
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