New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Thursday reacted to a car blast in Delhi near Red Fort in which at least 13 people lost their lives, and termed it a terrorist attack.

Rubio made the remark while speaking in Canada, and also commended India on the ongoing investigations, calling it 'very measured' and 'very professional'.

On Wednesday, the government had termed the explosion as a 'heinous terror incident', directing investigating agencies to deal with the case with the "utmost urgency and professionalism."

"Yeah, we're aware of the potential that that holds. But I think the Indians are - need to be commended; they have been very measured and cautious and very professional in how they're carrying out this...