Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting worshippers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Syria’s Homs province, which killed and injured several people.

Why it matters:

Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the establishment of a transitional government, Syria has faced ongoing unrest. These terrorist incidents highlight the challenges ahead for stability and reconstruction, raising concerns about the country’s ability to move beyond conflict.

The Big Picture:

At least eight people were killed and 18 others injured on Friday after an explosion struck the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood of Homs, central Syria, according to preliminary reports.

What he's saying:

Baghaei extended his condolences to the families of the victims and urged that the perpetrators be identified and brought to justice.

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