Iran condemns Syria blasts

TEHRAN: Syria's principal ally, Iran, on Saturday said it "strongly condemned" attacks by suicide bombers in Damascus on Friday that reportedly killed more than 40 people.

The Iranian foreign ministry issued a statement, quoted by the state IRNA news agency, condemning the blasts and offering condolences to the victims' families.

The statement added: "Doubtless instability and threats to Syria's national security, which is what its enemies are after, will not only pose a threat to Syrians but also other nations in the region."

Friday's attacks in Damascus hit two bases belonging to the Syrian security service, which has been cracking down on pro-democracy protesters since March.