A number of bombings took place in Baghdad and Nasiriyah , killing 73 and leaving 149 injured . The bombing in the southern Iraqi city was targeted at crowds of Shi'ite Muslims and killed at least 44 , injuring more than 80 others . It was the first major attack in Nasiriyah since a suicide attack against an Italian army base killed 28 in November 2003 , including 19 Italians . ISIS claimed responsibility
a suicide attack
2003 Nasiriyah bombing
Iraqi insurgency (2011–2013)