Suicide bombing hit Baghdad celebration
(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – Iraqi media outlet reported on Sunday, that at least 14 persons were either killed or wounded in a suicide bombing that targeted Husseiniyah celebration in eastern Baghdad.
Al Mada Press stated, “This morning, a suicide bomber blew up himself targeting one of Husseiniyah celebrations in New Baghdad area,” pointing out that, “The attack resulted in the killing of three persons and wounding of 11 others.”
“The casualties number is expected to increase due to the intensity of the bombing,” Al Mada added.
“Ambulances rushed to the area and transferred the wounded to a nearby hospital and the bodies to the forensic medicine department,” Al Mada explained.
The security forces also imposed strict procedures in anticipation of any possible attacks.
Death toll reaches 5
(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday that the toll of the suicide bombing that targeted a Husseiniyah celebration, today, in New Baghdad area, reached 27 casualties.
According to the ministry, the toll of the suicide bombing –using explosive belt- that targeted a Husseiniyah celebration today in New Baghdad area rose to five dead and 22 wounded.
The ministry also emphasized that the wounded are still receiving treatment in the hospitals of the capital, Baghdad.
Earlier today, the Ministry of Interior stated that at least 14 persons were either killed or wounded in a suicide attack on a Husseiniyah celebration in New Baghdad area, and indicated that the toll is expected to rise due to the intensity of the bombing.
IS-claimed bombing kills five in Baghdad
[IsraelTimes] A bombing targeting Shiites in Baghdad killed at least five people and wounded 14 others, Iraqi officials say, an attack claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group.
The attack struck the Baghdad Jadida area near a refreshments tent for Shiites taking part in annual commemorations of the death of Imam Hussein, a revered figure in Shiite Islam.
IS, which frequently targets Shiite Muslims, whom it considers heretics, issues a statement claiming the attack and said it was carried out by a suicide bomber — an account confirmed by two interior ministry officials.