Just another day in the life and death of Iraq LXVII

By Creature

Today, in the hell of our making.

BAGHDAD - A highly sophisticated simultaneous truck bombing and rocket attack devastated a Shiite market district in one of Baghdad's safest central neighborhoods Thursday, killing at least 28 people and wounding 95. Separately, the American military announced the deaths of seven U.S. troops.

And, it wouldn't be 'Just Another Day' without a little undocumented finger pointing at Iran.

Without offering any proof, [General] Odierno said networks continue to smuggle powerful roadside bombs and mortars across the border from Iran despite Tehran's assertions that it supports stability in Iraq.

(Cross-posted at State of the Day.)