Mansour Meets Iranian Judicial Delegation Following up on Iran Embassy Bombing Investigation

An Iranian judicial delegation, headed by deputy Justice Minister Abdul Ali Mirkouhi, held talks in Thursday with caretaker Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour on the investigation into the twin bombings that targeted the Iranian embassy in Beirut in November, reported the National News Agency.

The delegation voiced its readiness to cooperate with and offer its expertise to Lebanese authorities in the ongoing investigation and their fight against terrorism.

“Iran was among the first countries to suffer from terrorism and we have garnered sufficient expertise in this field,” remarked Mirkouhi.

“Iran condemns all types of terrorist attacks that target people and the security of countries,” he continued.

“No country in the region can confront this threat alone, which therefore requires international or regional cooperation among them,” he added.

“We must all continue to cooperate together in order to put an end to this danger that it threatening the future of the region,” he stressed.

Prior to meeting Mansour, the delegation had held talks with Army Commander General Jean Qahwaji.

The delegation is expected to hold talks with a number of Lebanese officials during its visit, including caretaker Interior Minister Marwan Charbel, caretaker Justice Minister Shakib Qortbawi, and General Prosecutor Samir Hammoud.

At least 20 people were killed during twin suicide bombings near the Iranian embassy in Beirut on November 19.

The al-Qaida-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was aimed at pressuring Iran's ally Hizbullah to withdraw its fighters from Syria.