BEIRUT: British Foreign SecretaryWilliam Haguecondemned Tuesday what he described as 'shocking terrorist attacks on theIranian Embassyin Beirut,' saying his country was strongly committed to supporting stability in Lebanon.I strongly condemn the shocking terrorist attack on the Iranian embassy in SouthernBeiruttoday that has led to such tragic loss of life. I send my condolences to the families of those killed and injured, Hague said in a statement.
TheUKis strongly committed to supporting stability inLebanonand seeing those responsible for this attack brought to justice, he added.
At least 25 people were killed and over 100 wounded in a suicide attack on the Iranian Embassy in the Beirut neighborhood ofBirHasan, a predominantly Shiite area.
Hague also said that theBritish Embassyin Beirut remained at a high state of vigilance and that a consular team stands ready to assist British nationals.
By The Daily Star
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