UAE strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place near a hospital in the center of Basra, Iraq, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at destabilizing security and stability of Iraq. The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a full and speedy recovery.