WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The United States denounced the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka as an affront to universal values and confirmed that many of its citizens were among the victims.
Washington "condemns in the strongest terms the outrageous terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka", US President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on Sunday.
"We stand with the Sri Lankan government and people as they bring to justice the perpetrators of these despicable and senseless acts."
"We stand ready to help" Sri Lanka.
"The United States offers heartfelt condolences to the great people of Sri Lanka."
"We can confirm that several US citizens were among those killed. The US Embassy is working tirelessly to provide all possible assist...