Twin car bombs targeted the holy city of Karbala, claiming a number of martyrs and injured, according to what local sources told Al-Manar.

Twin car bombs targeted the holy city of Karbala, claiming a number of martyrs and injured, according to what local sources told Al-Manar.

The blasts targeted a public arena and a transportation center, where the city witnesses a massive congestion due to the large number of arrivals and departures.

The following exclusive photos show the smoke rising up after the blast: