An explosion at a mosque in the Afghan city of Herat has killed at least 20 people and injured dozens more.
The blast, which struck the Jawadia mosque, coincided with evening prayers.
One doctor told the Associated Press news agency that 20 bodies had been transported to his hospital.
A spokesman for the interior ministry, speaking to the AFP agency, confirmed only “ten wounded”, but said the explosion may have been “caused by a car bomb”.
Other local reports suggested a combined explosion and gunfire attack. Tolo News quoted officials as saying that a second attacker had opened fire on worshippers inside the mosque after the initial explosion.
Local officials say that the death toll is expected to rise.
No group has said it was behind attack, which occurred in a predominantly Shia Muslim area.
Herat, on the border with Iran, is considered one of the most peaceful cities of Afghanistan.
Source: BBC
