RIYADH: US Ambassador Joseph Westphal has strongly condemned the attack on a mosque in Dammam during the Friday congregational prayer, expressing his country’s full support to the people of Saudi Arabia.
“I condemn in the strongest terms the attack on the mosque in Dammam. I express my deepest sympathy to the families of those who were killed in the attack, and my hopes for the rapid recovery of the wounded,” he said.
Three people were killed when a terrorist disguised as a woman set off the explosion in the parking lot after security men stopped him from entering the women’s section of the mosque on Friday afternoon. Three people were killed in the attack besides the bomber.
Westphal said: “The US pledges its full support to the people of Saudi Arabia and we stand together against those who wish to instill fear and division in those who want to live in peace, practice their faith and provide a future to their children.”
US ambassador denounces attack
US ambassador denounces attack
