The Islamic State, which follows a strict interpretation of Sunni Islam, has previously claimed responsibility for destroying Shia shrines and pledged to rid Iraq of what it calls idolatry and disbelief.
The Islamic State has swept across much of northern and western Iraq, tapping into grievances among the country's Sunni community with Nouri al-Maliki, the prime minister, and his Shia-led government.
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