U.S. Embassy Statement on the East Eker Bombing

The United States condemns in the strongest terms Thursday night’s bombing in East Eker that killed a Bahraini woman and injured her children. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and the people of Bahrain and wish a quick recovery for the injured children.

Thursday night’s terrorist attack was reprehensible. We urge all concerned to condemn such violence and to do everything possible to prevent it.