LBCI

Al-Qaeda branch-off adopts Iraq attacks

World News

16-06-2012 | 03:57

Share

Share

Al-Qaeda branch-off adopts Iraq attacks

An Al-Qaeda branch-off, also known as, the Islamic State of Iraq Militant Group adopted on Saturday the attacks that swept across Iraq this week, which killed and wounded dozens.

The group claimed the name, "Battle of the blessed Wednesday" to the series of coordinated attacks, which included the bombing of an 18 explosive charges 18 and 18 car bombs and the launch of 6 armed attacks in Hilla, Karbala, Mosul, Kirkuk, Diyala, Salahuddin, Anbar, Baghdad and surrounding areas.

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Norway's new monarch takes name King Haakon VIII

2026-08-28

Norway's new monarch takes name King Haakon VIII

Death toll from Houthi attack on Yemen training camp rises to 73

Middle East News

2026-10-20

Death toll from Houthi attack on Yemen training camp rises to 73

Germany's foreign minister sees no NATO deterrence gap as US plans troop reduction

2026-05-04

Germany's foreign minister sees no NATO deterrence gap as US plans troop reduction

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

Middle East News

2026-04-06

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

Videos

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-15

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-09

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-08

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

2026-09-18

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

2026-09-17

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanese Forces ministers walk out of Cabinet over failure to refer explosives case to Judicial Council

1

Lebanese Forces ministers walk out of Cabinet over failure to refer explosives case to Judicial Council

Lebanon’s president calls for restraint amid regional tensions, reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia

2

Lebanon’s president calls for restraint amid regional tensions, reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia

Will Israel’s war with Hezbollah cost Netanyahu votes in the north?

3

Will Israel’s war with Hezbollah cost Netanyahu votes in the north?

Salam warns unauthorized weapons storage and transport threaten public safety

4

Salam warns unauthorized weapons storage and transport threaten public safety

Saudi says downed drones in Riyadh, Medina areas

5

Saudi says downed drones in Riyadh, Medina areas

Lebanon sees slight drop in fuel prices

6

Lebanon sees slight drop in fuel prices

Israel faces accusations over potential Iran strike ahead of elections

7

Israel faces accusations over potential Iran strike ahead of elections

Saudi Aramco HQ staff told to evacuate: Two sources briefed on matter

8

Saudi Aramco HQ staff told to evacuate: Two sources briefed on matter

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More