At least 51 martyred and injured in attacks in Iraqi capital

Gunmen detonated suicide vests inside a shopping complex in Baghdad

Gunmen detonated suicide vests inside a shopping complex in Baghdad and a car bomb exploded nearby in an attack claimed by the so-called Islamic State terrorist group that killed at least 18 people and wounded 40 others.

The Iraqi government last month claimed victory against the hardline Sunni militants in the western city of Ramadi, and has slowly pushed them back in other areas.

Monday’s bombings left the biggest death toll in three months. Interior Ministry spokesman Brigadier General SaadMaan blamed “this terrorist group after they suffered heavy losses by the security forces.”