Islamabad blast: ISIS affiliate claims responsibility for the attack that killed 36
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, which killed at least 36. The group stated Shiites are a target, citing their involvement in fighting ISIS in Syria. Authorities have arrested several suspects, including the alleged mastermind, as investigations into the attacker's background, including time spent in Afghanistan, continue.
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, which killed at least 36. The group stated Shiites are a target, citing their involvement in fighting ISIS in Syria. Authorities have arrested several suspects, including the alleged mastermind, as investigations into the attacker's background, including time spent in Afghanistan, continue.
