Baghdad deadly attacks strengthen US resolve in Iraq: White House

The White House on Sunday condemned Baghdad bombings in which nearly 120 people were killed and 200 wounded, saying the attack only strengthened the United States’ resolve to confront Islamic State (IS) group.

“We remain united with the Iraqi people and government in our combined efforts to destroy ISIL,” said the White House statement referring to IS group.

Meanwhile, the US State Department on Sunday extended condolences to the victims of two bombings overnight in Baghdad and condemned acts of extremist violence.

“We are in close contact with Iraqi authorities, and stand committed to supporting Iraqi security forces,” read the statement from spokesman John Kirby.

source: Reuters