25 January 2010 Baghdad bombings
| 25 January 2010 Baghdad bombings | |
|---|---|
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date | 25 January 2010 (UTC+3) |
Attack type | Suicide car bombs |
| Deaths | 41 |
| Perpetrators | unknown |
On 25 January 2010, three suicide car bombs exploded in quick succession in central Baghdad, Iraq. At least 41 people were killed.[1] On 27 January 2010 the Islamic State of Iraq claimed responsibility for the attack.[2]
Attack[]
The first explosion occurred around at 3:30 pm (1230 GMT). The second blast came just minutes later in the centre of the capital near the Green Zone, with the third close by soon after.[3]
Perpetrators[]
While the attack was not yet claimed, an Iraqi government advisor immediately blamed al-Qaeda.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Triple bomb blasts rock Baghdad". Al Jazeera. 25 January 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ [1] Archived 29 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Three deadly blasts rip through downtown Baghdad". France 24. 25 January 2010. Archived from the original on 28 January 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
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