US condemns Tunisia attack linked to ISIS

The White House is condemning an attack in Tunisia that left more than a dozen people dead, for which the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is claiming responsibility.

“The United States condemns in the strongest terms yesterday’s terrorist attack against members of Tunisia’s security forces,” White House national security council spokesman Ned Price said in a statement on Wednesday. “We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and wounded.

{mosads}”We are prepared to assist Tunisian authorities in the coming days as they investigate this attack,” Price added.

Shortly after the statement was released, reports emerged that ISIS is claiming responsibility for the deadly Tuesday attack on a bus that carried Tunisian presidential guards. Tunisia’s Interior Ministry said that military explosives were used during the attack that left 13 people dead.

The country imposed a 30-day nationwide state of emergency after the attack. ISIS previously claimed responsibility for an attack at a beach resort in Tunisia in June that left 38 people dead.

The White House said Wednesday that with the latest attack “terrorists have sought to use fear and violence to undermine the important gains the Tunisian people have made in pursuit of a democratic, stable, and prosperous country” and vowed continued U.S. support.