By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/car-bombing Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Truck bombing kills at least 56 in southern Baghdad World Nov 24, 2016 1:47 PM EDT The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a truck bomb South of Baghdad that has killed at least 56 people, including 20 Iranian pilgrims and wounded another 25 people, according to Iraqi officials, the Associated Press reports. Thursday’s attack occurred at a gas station near the city of Hilla. A bus carrying Iranians on their way home from a major Shiite religious observance in the holy city of Karbala appeared to have been the target, according to the AP. The officials, AP reported, spoke on the condition of anonymity. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a truck bomb South of Baghdad that has killed at least 56 people, including 20 Iranian pilgrims and wounded another 25 people, according to Iraqi officials, the Associated Press reports. Thursday’s attack occurred at a gas station near the city of Hilla. A bus carrying Iranians on their way home from a major Shiite religious observance in the holy city of Karbala appeared to have been the target, according to the AP. The officials, AP reported, spoke on the condition of anonymity. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now