The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, sent a message of condolence and sympathy to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad regarding the victims of the terrorist attack that targeted the Military College in the city of Homs.
The President of the Republic said in his condolences, according to a presidential statement: “We received with great regret the news of the terrorist attack that targeted the graduation ceremony of the officers of the Military College in the city of Homs, and their celebrating families, leaving many innocent victims and injured.
He added: "In the name of the Iraqi people and in our own name, we strongly condemn and denounce this cowardly and despicable terrorist act, which is contrary to all human values and heavenly teachings."
He continued: “As we express to you, and through you to the brotherly Syrian people and the families of the victims, our sincere condolences and sincere sympathy for this sinful aggression, we call on the Almighty God to cover the victims with His vast mercy, forgiveness, and satisfaction, and to dwell them in His spacious gardens, and to inspire their families with beautiful patience, solace, and good condolences, and to grant the injured speed recovery soon.”
Source: National Iraqi News Agency