Islamic State claims deadly twin blasts in Baghdad

Security forces work at the site of a deadly bomb attack in Baghdad, Iraq (Hadi Mizban/AP)

The so-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a rare and deadly twin suicide bombing that rocked central Baghdad, killing more than 30 people and wounding dozens.

The group said the bombing “targeted apostate Shiites”, on a statement circulating in an IS-affiliated website late on Thursday.