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TEHRAN, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Lahore, Pakistan, that killed at least 26 people and wounded dozens, official IRNA news agency reported.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Bahram Qasemi, said that "the only way to get rid of violence and terrorism is to deal honestly with this heinous phenomenon."
Qasemi offered his condolences to the Pakistani government, nation and the families of the victims, denouncing "instrumental use of terrorism" for political ends.
At least 26 people were killed and 49 others injured as a suicide bomb blast hit the downtown area of Pakistan's eastern city Lahore Monday afternoon.
