The terrorist organization Islamic State claimed responsibility for the double terrorist attack in Baghdad, which killed 32 people. This was reported by the France Press agency with reference to the propaganda resources of the extremists.
On January 21, two suicide bombers committed a suicide bombing in downtown Baghdad. At least 32 people were killed and 110 more were injured.
On July 19, 2020, a missile explosion was reported near the US Embassy in Iraq. The missiles were launched from the Katyusha anti-aircraft missile system and exploded in the “green zone” of Baghdad. On July 26, in the south of the Iraqi capital, an explosion occurred again at a federal police ammunition depot. The explosion was caused by the high temperature of the air and improper storage of ammunition.