Publish Date: 7 March 2021 - 13:38

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Despite strict security measures in Baghdad and various Iraqi cities due to the visit of Pope Francis to the country, two bombs exploded in the Iraqi capital on Sunday.

A roadside bomb exploded in front of a house in Sadr City, east of the capital, today, a security source said.

According to the reports, the bomb did not cause any casualties and only damaged several local buildings.

A stun grenade was reportedly exploded in Al Za'franiya but also damaged some buildings.

The Iraqi media and officials have not yet released further details of the two incidents.

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