25 January 2010 Baghdad bombings
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| 25 January 2010 Baghdad bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of Iraqi insurgency (2003–2011) | |
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date | 25 January 2010 (UTC+3) |
Attack type | Suicide car bombs |
| Deaths | 41 |
| Perpetrators | Unknown |
On 25 January 2010, three suicide car bombs exploded in quick succession in central Baghdad, Iraq. At least 41 people were killed.[1] On 27 January 2010 the Islamic State of Iraq claimed responsibility for the attack.[2]
The first explosion occurred around at 3:30 pm (1230 GMT). The second blast came just minutes later in the centre of the capital near the Green Zone, with the third close by soon after.[3]