Iraq: ‘Islamic State’ attack on funeral leaves several dead
07 August 2021 |
3:19 pm
More than 10 people are reported to have died and at least 50 injured. State media blamed the attack on the 'Islamic State' (IS) militant group, which has revived its campaign of violence in Iraq.
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