“Two terrorist attacks exploding improvised explosive devices (IEDs) targeted civilians in one of the popular markets in Sadr city,” the operation command said.
A member of the Iraqi Ministry of Interior confirmed in a press statement, “Two IEDs exploded simultaneously near Qayyara market in Sadr city, east of Baghdad, killing three and wounding 8 others.”
Police forces rushed to the locations and established a restricted security perimeter. Ambulances took the wounded to nearby hospitals.
The Iraqi capital Baghdad experiences near daily car bombings and IEDs that target populated areas.



