At least seven people were killed in a suicide bombing on Monday in holy Shia city of Karbala in southern Iraq, according to the Interior Ministry.
In a statement, the ministry said six bombers had infiltrated into Ain Tamr, west of Karbala.
“Security forces engaged them, killing five while the sixth bomber managed to blow up himself,” the ministry said.
Army officer lieutenant colonel Safaa Kamel said seven people, including three soldiers, were killed and 12 others injured in the attack.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.