While the insurgency 's support and potency has eroded in Iraq , authorities believe the bombings were meant to send a message that the militant group is still able to carry out such attacks . The Islamic State of Iraq is an al Qaeda front group . The group says it was targeting security plans for the Arab League summit . Comment: At least 45 are dead after the wave of bombs on the 9th anniversary of the invasion .
The Islamic State of Iraq is an al Qaeda front group . The group says it was targeting security plans for the Arab League summit . Comment: At least 45 are dead after the wave of bombs on the 9th anniversary of the invasion .