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Iran condemns ‘heinous’ Kabul attacks, condoles with Afghans

Sunday, 25 October 2020 2:26 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 25 October 2020 3:29 AM ]

Residents gather at a site following a suicide bomber blew himself up in an education center, in Kabul on October 24, 2020. (Photo by AFP) A suicide bomber struck near an education centre in the Afghan capital on October 24, killing at least 18 people in the latest attack to rock the conflict-wracked country. / AFP / -

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the “heinous” bomb attacks in the Afghan capital of Kabul, which killed more than 20 civilians including women.

“The dear Afghanistan once again was injured by blind terrorism. Afghan students fell victim to ugly violence and an endless war they had never chosen,” Saeed Khatibzadeh said in a Saturday tweet.

“Tonight, Iran is mourning the tragedy in Afghanistan,” the spokesman said, offering condolences to the Afghan nation and government over the terrorist attacks.

A roadside bomb hit a passenger bus in the morning in Kabul on Saturday. The bus was en route to the eastern city of Ghazni.

The spokesman for Ghazni governor, Waheedullah Jumazada, said nine civilians, including three women, were killed in the explosion.

Adam Khan Seerat, the Ghazni police spokesman, said four policemen were also wounded in the attack, which he blamed on the Taliban.