Historical Events tagged with "al askari mosque"

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Military & Warfare

Al Askari Mosque Targeted in Second Bombing

June 13th, 2007 17 years ago

A car bomb exploded near the Al Askari Mosque in Samarra, Iraq, causing significant damage to the structure. The attack occurred amid rising sectarian tensions in the country, drawing international condemnation for the targeting of religious sites. Security forces responded quickly, but the impact further underscored the vulnerability of key cultural and religious landmarks in the region. Prior to this incident, the mosque had been targeted in a major bombing in 2006, which had devastating effects on Iraqi society and contributed to sectarian violence.

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