Ahlul Bayt News Agency: Mehmanparast expressed deepest sympathies to the families of victims of the brutal terrorist attacks in Iraq.
'Such terrorist acts are continuation of animosities aimed at hindering efforts to bring peace, tranquility and bolstering independence of Iraq.'
Mehmanparast voiced the Islamic Republic of Iran all-out support for Iraq‘s counter-terrorist measures.
'The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that Iraqi officials and people are able to root out such brutal and terrorist attacks and establish peace and security in their country and defend their independence and sovereignty.'
A series of explosions and shootings struck Iraq on Tuesday, leaving scores dead and injured a week before a major Arab summit in Baghdad aimed at showcasing the nation's stability after the U.S. military withdrawal.
Starting shortly after dawn, at least 20 bombs exploded at 13 sites, from Baghdad to the northern city of Kirkuk to the southern cities of Hillah and Karbala.
The nationwide death toll was at least 46, with more than 200 injured.
At least two car bombs exploded near the heavily fortified Green Zone.
The targets of the attacks included Shia Muslim pilgrims, Iraqi police, an army patrol, government officials and guards outside a Christian church in Baghdad.
On Tuesday, Iraqi officials pointed their fingers at the usual culprits: Sunni Arab militants, possibly linked to al-Qaeda, who are waging a war against the government that assumed power after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion ousted Saddam Hussein.
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