Zarif demonstrated his solidarity with the families of the victims, to whom he expressed his condolences during a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein.

Subsequently, the two diplomats discussed the bilateral relations and issues of common interest.

On Monday, the Islamic State terrorist group killed at least 29 people and injured 47 others during a terrorist attack occurred in Sadr City, a suburb in Baghdad.

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