The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack on Saint George's Church in Tanta. The incident occurred on one of the holiest days of the Christian calendar, targeting peaceful worshippers.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this horrific attack," the embassy stated. It also expressed "deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims" and wished "the injured a speedy recovery."
The statement emphasized that "the United States stands firmly with the Egyptian government and people to defeat terrorism."