US, UK, Australia and Iran react after deadly Islamabad mosque suicide blast
Pakistan
US, UK, Australia and Iran condemn Islamabad mosque bombing that killed 31 and injured 169 worshippers during Friday prayers.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A suicide bombing at an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area during Friday prayers killed at least 31 worshippers and injured 169 others, prompting swift condemnation from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Iran.
The US Embassy in Islamabad strongly condemned the bombing. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker said innocent worshippers were killed and injured in the terrorist attack and stressed that the United States condemns all acts of terror and violence.
The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Islamabad that left innocent worshippers dead and injured. We condemn all acts of terror and violence, including this attack.
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) February 6, 2026
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She extended condolences to the victims and their families and said attacks against civilians and places of worship are unacceptable. Baker added that the people of Pakistan deserve safety, dignity and the freedom to practise their faith without fear. She reaffirmed continued US support for Pakistan’s efforts to advance peace, security and stability and said the United States stands with Pakistan in this difficult moment.
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott expressed outrage and heartbreak over the attack at the Islamabad imambargah during Friday prayers. In a message posted on X, she said her thoughts and prayers are with those killed and injured and their families, describing the violence as abhorrent and reaffirming that the UK stands with Pakistan.
Outraged and heartbroken by the horrific attack at Imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers. My thoughts and prayers are with those killed and injured and their families. Such violence is abhorrent. We stand with Pakistan.
— Jane Marriott (@JaneMarriottUK) February 6, 2026
Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane said he was shocked and saddened by the horrific attack at a mosque in Islamabad. He offered sympathies to the victims, their loved ones and all those affected, and said Australia stands and mourns with Pakistan.
Shocked and saddened by the horrific attack at a mosque in #Islamabad this afternoon. My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and all those affected. Australia stands and mourns with Pakistan at this difficult time.
— Timothy Kane (@AusHCPak) February 6, 2026
Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri, also condemned the bombing and conveyed what he called sincere and deepest condolences to the government and people of Pakistan, particularly bereaved families.
On behalf of the Government and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, i strongly condemn the hideous and awkward terrorist attack in Islamabad during the Friday prayers which lead to the martyrdom and injury of tens of innocent civilians.
— Reza Amiri Moghadam (@IranAmbPak) February 6, 2026
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He described the incident as a terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians during Friday prayers and offered prayers for those killed and for the recovery of the injured.
Islamabad mosque blast
Officials confirmed the blast took place at Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra, where a large number of people had gathered for prayers.
According to authorities and hospital administrations, the attacker detonated explosives inside the premises after being confronted by security guards at the entrance. Rescue teams rushed to the site and shifted the dead and injured to multiple hospitals across the capital and neighbouring Rawalpindi.
Eyewitnesses told local media that the assailant first opened fire when stopped at the main gate, which is about 30 metres from the imambargah entrance. Guards attempted to block him, leading to an exchange of fire. The attacker then ran roughly 20 metres inside while prayers were under way and detonated himself among worshippers.
At least 31 dead, 169 injured in suicide blast at Islamabad mosque
Law enforcement agencies, Pakistan Army troops and Rangers cordoned off the area soon after the explosion and launched a full investigation. An emergency was declared at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Polyclinic Hospital and the Capital Development Authority Hospital, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon said.
PIMS administration confirmed that at least 18 bodies and more than 78 injured were brought to the facility. Rawalpindi’s Benazir Bhutto Hospital reported receiving four injured victims, one of whom later died during treatment.
No group immediately claimed responsibility. Police sources said the attack was carried out by terrorists linked to “Fitna al-Khawarij”. Government sources stated that the suicide bomber has been identified and had received militant training in Afghanistan, with multiple cross-border visits reported.
