U.S. Consulate General Dhahran strongly condemns the May 22 suicide bombing in Qatif. Consul General Mike Hankey stated, “I strongly condemn the vicious attack in Qatif and mourn those killed. We send our sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We stand with the Qatif community and all the people of Saudi Arabia against terrorism.”