Baghdad bombings kill seven

Twin blasts leave 21 injured

Baghdad: Authorities in Iraq said two bombings have killed seven people in Baghdad yesterday.

Iraqi army launches military operation to retake positions held by Islamic State jihadists in Baghdad. Pic/AFP

Police said one bomb exploded near a restaurant in Zafaraniyah district, killing four people and wounding 13.

Later, police said a bomb blast missed a passing police patrol, but killed three civilians and wounded eight in western Baghdad. They said the blast also damaged several cars.

Iraqi army launches military operation to retake positions held by Islamic State jihadists in Baghdad. Pic/AFP

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