23 July 2012 Iraq attacks

The 23 July 2012 Iraq attacks were a series of simultaneous, coordinated bombings and shootings that struck the Iraqi security force and Shi'ite Muslim communities. At least 116 people were killed and 299 wounded in the attacks, making them the deadliest attacks in the country since May 2010. The Islamic State of Iraq claimed responsibility for the attacks.

23 July 2012 Iraq attacks
Part of Iraqi insurgency (post U.S. withdrawal)
Date23 July 2012 (2012-07-23)
Target
  • Security forces
  • Government buildings
  • Shia Muslim neighbourhoods
Attack type
Car bombs, suicide bombings, shootings
Deaths116
Injured299
Perpetrator Islamic state of Iraq
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