At least 40 killed in Damascus bombing targeting Shi'ites

At least 40 killed in Damascus bombing targeting Shi'ites

The Iraqi foreign ministry confirms that a double bomb attack targeting Shi'ite pilgrims in Damascus killed at least 40 Iraqis and wounded 120 more who were going to pray at a nearby shrine. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack today which the Hezbollah-run al-Manar TV station said had been carried out by two suicide bombers.




Footage broadcast by Syrian state TV
Source: At least 40 killed in Damascus bombing targeting Shi'ites