7 December 2010 - 20:30

At least seven Iranian pilgrims have been wounded in a roadside bomb blast in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - At least seven Iranian pilgrims have been wounded in a roadside bomb blast in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

The explosion took place in the southern district of Doura on Wednesday.

Police say the bomb went off near the pilgrims' bus bound for the holy city of Karbala.

Also on Saturday, a series of bombings hit Baghdad, killing dozens of people including several Iranians.

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