We strongly condemn the terrorist attack carried out in Khan Bani Saad region of the Iraqi province of Diyala yesterday and resulted in the death of about one hundred people as well as injury of tens of others. We convey our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack as well as to the people and Government of Iraq and wish a speedy recovery for the injured.

We will continue to support Iraq in its fight against the terrorist organizations which do not hesitate to shed blood even during the sacred days of Eid of Ramadan.