According to reports from

NBC News

and

the

Boston Herald

,

there were two explosions today in Massachusetts that took place in close proximity to each other near the end of the finish line at the annual Boston Marathon. Currently, the source of these explosions is unknown, and law enforcement agencies have not commented on whether this event was an accident or a deliberate act of terrorism. Numerous individuals have been gravely injured.



After receiving reports of the explosion, New York Police are deploying counter-terrorism police around landmarks, according to NYPD Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne.

sends its thoughts and prayers to the victims and families of the explosions, and hopes for a speedy investigation into the cause of the tragedy.

strongly condemns any act of terrorism. No legitimate goal can ever be obtained by such an attack, and the holy religion of Islam explicitly forbids this behavior in any circumstance.