In his message, Esmael Bagaei strongly condemned a fatal terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, which led to the murder and wounding of dozens of Syrian citizens.
Emphasizing the Islamic Republic’s principled position on the need to establish Syria’s security and stability and the condemnation of all forms of terrorism, Baghey stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran’s condemnation of anxiety of all kinds, violence, and assassinations of innocent people from all religions and ethnicities.
He expressed his sympathy for the victims’ families and tolerating the Syrian people, and wanted a quick recovery of the wounded from the Almighty God.
The suicide bombing killed at least 20 people on Sunday in attendance at the divine liturgy at St. Elijah Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus.
On June 22, 2025, at least one attacker fired and exploded an explosive device inside the Greek Orthodox Church of Mar St. Elias while people prayed.
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