The murder of the Jordanian Pilot by the Takfiri group ISIL drew condemnations by several countries across the world on Wednesday.

The murder of the Jordanian Pilot by the Takfiri group ISIL drew condemnations by several countries across the world on Wednesday.

The ISIL released on Tuesday horrific footage showing the Jordanian pilot, Moath al-Kasasbeh, being burned alive while confined in a cage.

In Washington, President Barack Obama said the United States and its anti-ISIL coalition partners would “redouble” their determination to defeat the Takfiri group, but US officials said they did not envision any expansion or change in the current strategy.

For its part, Iran condemned in the strongest terms the killing of Kasasbeh, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham describing it as “inhumane and un-Islamic”.

Afkham said all those sponsoring terrorist groups must be held accountable for the tragedy and similar crimes.

Lebanese Prime Minister, Tammam Salam denounced the murder, as he called for cooperation between Lebanon, Jordan and regional countries in a bid to fight terrorism.

In a condolence letter to King Abdullah II, Salam expressed sympathy for the murder, noting that like Jordan, Lebanon has been suffering from terrorism.

On the other hand, the foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, condemned the killing and reaffirmed his nation's commitment to fighting terrorism and extremism.

"This heinous and obscene act represents a brutal escalation by the terrorist group, whose evil objectives have become apparent," he said.

The UAE is one of the most visible Arab members in the US-led coalition, which also includes Jordan.

Bahrain denounced the killing as "despicable," and Kuwait's emir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, blasted the killing as "criminal" and "vicious."

Qatar's Foreign Ministry also condemned it, saying it was "a criminal act contravening the tolerant principles of the Islamic faith, human values and international laws and norms."