US condemns Bulgaria attack on Israelis

July 18, 2012 23:40

The United States condemned a deadly attack today on a bus packed with Israelis in Bulgaria that the government in Israel blamed on arch foe Iran. Four people were killed and many more wounded today in the blast at a Black Sea airport in the city of Burgas, the first attack against Israelis on Bulgarian soil.

About 30 people were also wounded, according to officials. "The United States condemns such attacks on innocent people, especially children, in the strongest possible terms," White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters. He said President Barack Obama's "thoughts and prayers" were with the victims.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "all signs point to Iran" after an official in Jerusalem said the bus carrying Israeli citizens was shot at and an explosive device thrown.

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