A devastating 2012 wave of bombings across Iraq changed global security protocols
A coordinated wave of terror across Iraq in 2012 claimed nearly 100 lives, forcing a global re-evaluation of urban security and the persistent threat of insurgent networks in the post-war era.
On July 23, 2012, a series of over thirty coordinated attacks ripped through Baghdad, Kirkuk, and several other Iraqi cities. At least 93 people were killed and over 300 wounded in one of the deadliest days the country had seen in years. These bombings targeted government officials and security forces, signaling a terrifying resurgence of insurgent capabilities following the withdrawal of U.S. troops.
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