almotamar.net - The US condemns the suicide attacks against a peaceful gathering to celebrate the Prophet's (pbuh) Birthday taken place in Ibb province on Wednesday.

A suicide bomber blew himself up in a religious celebration held in the Cultural Center in Ibb, killing at least 26 people and wounding 48 others.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed and wounded in the attack," the US embassy in Sana'a said in a statement issued on Wednesday. "This cowardly attack is an ugly reminder of the lengths to which terrorists will go to destroy society and harm innocent people."

The US embassy urged the Yemeni authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, and to pursue and apprehend the responsible for ordering the attack.