Islamic State suicide bombers target Iraq army base, killing eight officers

Four suicide bombers disguised as soldiers have targeted an Iraqi military base, killing eight army officers including a local commander, in an attack claimed by Islamic State.

Islamic State suicide bombers target Iraq army base, killing eight officers

Four suicide bombers disguised as soldiers have targeted an Iraqi military base, killing eight army officers including a local commander, in an attack claimed by Islamic State.

One of the bombers attacked the gate of the compound in the western town of Haditha, and the others struck after soldiers gathered to help the victims. Eight soldiers were wounded in the attack.

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