Al-Nuri Mosque

A general view of the Grand al-Nuri mosque as rebuilding work continues in Mosul, Iraq June 5, 2024, 10 years after Islamic State militants seized control of the city and ruled for three years before being ousted by Iraqi forces and their allies. Photo: REUTERS/Khalid Al-Mousily
Middle East

Five IS bombs found hidden in iconic Iraq mosque: UN agency

Iraq's army accused IS, which occupied Mosul for three years, of planting explosives at the site and blowing it up.