Instant Alert: White House condemns Baghdad attacks, vows to destroy ISIS

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   White House condemns Baghdad attacks, vows to destroy ISIS by Patrick Rucker on Jul 3, 2016, 11:56 AM Advertisement The White House on Sunday condemned Baghdad bombings in which a refrigerator truck packed with explosives killed nearly 120 and wounded 200, saying the attack only strengthened the United States' resolve to confront Islamic State. "We remain united with the Iraqi people and government in our combined efforts to destroy ISIL," said the White House statement referring to the Islamic State. The attack is the deadliest since US-backed Iraqi forces last month scored a major victory when it dislodged Islamic State from their stronghold of Falluja, an hour's drive west of the capital. Karrada, a central district in Baghdad where the bombing took place, was busy at the time as Iraqis eat out and shop late during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. SEE ALSO: ISIS car bombings in Baghdad killed at least 120 overnight   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011