Iraqi Soldier Killed in IS-Claimed Attack

An explosive device detonated on an Iraqi military vehicle between Diyala and Salahuddin, resulting in one soldier's death and two injuries. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

One Iraqi soldier was killed and two were wounded after an explosive device detonated on their vehicle in an area between the Diyala and Salahuddin governorates in eastern Iraq on Wednesday, two security sources said.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on its Telegram channel later on Wednesday.