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Iraq
Baghdad Mosque Boomed
2007-01-22
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers responded to an explosion northwest of the Iraqi capital Jan. 19, finding a mosque leveled. Elements of 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division responded to the location of the Al-Haja Mosque in the Saba al-Bor region after hearing an explosion and receiving a phoned-in tip from a resident stating the mosque was destroyed.

Upon arrival, the unit searched the remains and area surrounding the mosque, reporting no casualties. No Iraqi security forces were on site for the initial search. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown. This incident is under investigation.
Posted by:Bobby

#6  LOL. No seven gear sawed off rifle?
Posted by: KBK   2007-01-22 20:52  

#5  Baghdad Mosque Boomed

just me testing spontaneous implosion from the well
Posted by: the twelfth Imami   2007-01-22 14:31  

#4  Termites.
Exploding termites.
Posted by: tu3031   2007-01-22 14:19  

#3  Hahahahaha
Posted by: Shipman   2007-01-22 13:15  

#2  Mosque Leveled in 'Crossfire' Incident

Soldiers responded to an explosion northwest of the Iraqi capital Jan. 19, finding a mosque leveled in a 'crossfire' incident. Elements of 1st Rapid Action Battalion,responded to the location of the Al-Haja Mosque in the Saba al-Bor region after receiving a phoned-in tip from a resident stating the mosque was up to something.

Upon sensing their arrival, several other buildings opened fire, forcing the unit to respond. While attempting to escape, the mosque was hit by 'crossfire' and died. The unit searched the remains and area surrounding the mosque, reporting no other casualties. A 122mm shutter gun and three bullet were recovered.

No Iraqi security forces were on site to witness anything. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown. This incident is under investigation by building forensic investigator, Dr. Bob Vila. The mosque was wanted for multiple zoning violations on twelve systems.
Posted by: Steve   2007-01-22 12:30  

#1  "The cause of the explosion is currently unknown"

Islamic work accident?
Posted by: Glenmore   2007-01-22 07:14  

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