Islamic State claims deadly Baghdad blast

The Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed six people in western Baghdad.

The bombing in the Iskan area also wounded 18 people, according to a statement from security spokesman Saad Maan.

IS says the attack was carried out by an Iraqi national wearing an explosive vest who had successfully penetrated security measures.

— AFP

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