IS Claims Deadly Minivan Blast In Iraq's Karbala - Reports
Umer Jamshaid Published September 22, 2019 | 01:00 AM
DOHA (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 22nd September, 2019) The Islamic State terror group (IS, banned in Russia) on Saturday claimed responsibility for the minivan bombing that killed 12 near the Iraqi city of Karbala, the IS-linked Amaq news agency said.
The bomb was set off on Friday near the northern entrance to the city, revered by Shiite Muslims. It reportedly triggered a fire and a blast in the gas-powered vehicle.
A suspect thought to have planted the bomb has been detained, according to al-Sumaria television channel.
Iraqi security forces continue to root out militants after announcing the IS defeat in 2017.
Recent Stories
HEC reviews curricula for environmental sciences degree programme
5 hours ago
ICC Asia looking forward to an action-packed Asia Cricket Week
5 hours ago
Yuvraj Singh named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
5 hours ago
Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games hosts
5 hours ago
Two Kyiv hospitals evacuating over feared Russian strikes
5 hours ago
World must act on neurotech revolution, say experts
5 hours ago
Charles & Catherine's cancer diagnoses
5 hours ago
Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open
5 hours ago
King Charles to resume some public duties during cancer treatment: palace
5 hours ago
US defense chief announces $6 bn in security aid for Ukraine
5 hours ago
Heavy rains cause damage to Spezand-Taftan railway track
5 hours ago
Woman stabbed in Israel, attacker killed: police
5 hours ago