2005 Khanaqin bombings

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2005 Khanaqin bombings
Part of Iraqi insurgency (2003–2006) in Iraqi insurgency (2003–2011)
Location Khanaqin, Iraq
DateNovember 18, 2005 (UTC+3)
Target2 Shiite mosques
Attack type
car bombs
Deathsat least 74
Injuredmore than 100
PerpetratorUnknown
Motive Anti-Shi'ism

2005 Khanaqin bombings were suicide attacks on two Shia mosques in Khanaqin, Iraq (near the Iranian border), on November 18, 2005. [1]

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References

  1. "Iraq suicide attacks kill dozens". 2005-11-18. Archived from the original on 2009-09-30. Retrieved 2023-05-10.