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[–]Oneda[S] 8 insightful - 2 fun8 insightful - 1 fun9 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

In this video, it seems to be in the middle of a terrorist act where security forces are looking for two terrorists. A crowd has formed around someone who said they're sick and need help. Unfortunately for the crowd, it's actually a terrorist pretending to be a sick person. With a full crowd, the terrorist blows himself up. After the explosion, you'll see the road littered with chunks of flesh and body parts splayed around like a fan where the explosion occurred.


Below is the text from the video:

Twin suicide bombs rocked a busy market in central Baghdad on Thursday morning, killing at least 28 people and injuring 73 others, a security official told locals.

Security forces say they pursued the two attackers before they blew themselves up. It was the first suicide attack to strike Baghdad in nearly two years. The first bomber entered the marketplace and, pretending to be sick, asked for help, causing people to gather around him before he blew himself up, according to officials and state media. The second bomber then drove to the scene on a motorbike before detonating his explosive vest.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, though it bears the hallmarks of Sunni jihadi groups who have carried out numerous similar attacks in Iraq. Double bombings were common in the country during the height of its sectarian war between 2005 and 2007.

"The twin terrorist bombings against the safe citizens of Baghdad at this time confirm the attempts and endeavors by dark groups to target the national needs and aspirations of the Iraqi people for a peaceful future," Iraqi President Barham Salih said in a tweet. "We stand firmly against these rogue attempts to destabilize our country," he added. Despite seeing a decrease in violence in recent years, Iraq continues to host numerous armed groups.

Iraq's Iran-backed armed groups have been accused of regularly mounting attacks against US positions, namely the US embassy, over the last year, leading to rising tensions in a country grappling with a coronavirus outbreak and economic turmoil. twin suicide bombing took place in the Iraqi capital Thursday, killing more than 30 people and wounding at least 73 others, officials said.

The rare suicide bombing hit the Bab al-Sharqi commercial area in central Baghdad amid heightened political tensions over planned early elections and a severe economic crisis. Blood smeared the floors of the busy market amid piles of clothes and shoes as survivors took stock of the disarray in the aftermath. No one immediately took responsibility for the attack.

Iraq's military said at least 28 people were killed and 73 wounded in the attack, and some of the injured were in serious condition. Hospital and police officials cited similar figures, saying at least 27 people were dead and more than 60 were wounded.

According to the Interior Ministry, the first suicide bomber rushed into the market and claimed to feel sick so that people would gather around him. He then detonated his explosives. As people gathered around the victims of the first explosion, a second attacker detonated his bomb, the ministry's statement said.

The Health Ministry announced all of its hospitals in the capital were mobilized to treat the wounded.

The suicide bombings marked the first in three years to target Baghdad's bustling commercial area, as The Associated Press (AP) reported. They come amid heightened political tensions as Iraq looks to hold early elections in October. The perpetrators were not immediately known.

Iraq has seen attacks perpetrated by both the Daesh group and militia groups in recent months. Militias have routinely targeted the American presence there with rocket and mortar attacks, especially the U.S. Embassy in the heavily fortified Green Zone.

The pace of the attacks has decreased since an informal truce was declared by Iran-backed armed groups in October. The Daesh group has perpetrated similar attacks in the past but has rarely been able to target the capital since being dislodged by Iraqi forces and the U.S.-led coalition in 2017 battles.

The twin bombings Thursday came days after Iraq's government unanimously agreed to hold early elections in October. Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi had announced in July that early polls would be held to meet the demands of anti-government protesters.

Demonstrators took to the streets in the tens of thousands last year to demand political change and an end to rampant corruption and poor services. More than 500 people were killed in mass demonstrations as security forces used live rounds and tear gas to disperse crowds.

[–]sig 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

it bears the hallmarks of Sunni jihadi groups

Then why bring up Iran at all? What a silly write-up.

[–]Frank_west 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

I'd guess the intended narrative is that Iran is backing the groups.

[–]dfrgty 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Iran funds Shia groups in Iraq. These are Sunnis. This isn't Iran