11 devastating car bomb attacks in Iraq (11 images)

Violence continues to flourish through the streets of Iraq as the country remains in political uncertainty since national elections in March. On May 10, 2010 a wave of shootings and bombings directed at security forces and civilians killed nearly 100 people and injured at least 300 in Iraq, the deadliest attack since elections took place.

Collected below are 11 images from the most devastating car bomb attacks on Iraq since 2004.

Iraqis look at the wreckage at the scene of a bomb blast in Hurriya District, northwestern Baghdad, on April 23, 2010. A series of bombs killed 58 people, mainly targeting Shiite worshipers. UPI/Ali Jasim

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Debris is seen at the scene of a bomb attack in central Baghdad, Iraq, April 6, 2010. Massive explosions hit apartment buildings across Baghdad killing at least 34 and wounding more than 100 in the latest sign that Iraq's fragile security could dissolve in the chaos of the country's unresolved election. UPI/Ali Jasim

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Residents look over the aftermath of a car bomb attack in Baghdad's Shaab District in northern Baghdad, Iraq on July 31, 2009. At least 20 people were killed in the blast. Five bombs exploded near Shiite mosques across Baghdad in a coordinated attack that left at least 29 dead and scores wounded. UPI/Ali Jasim

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Iraqi Army soldier inspects the site of a roadside bombing in a market in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, July 21, 2009. At least three people were killed and dozens injured. U.S. troops pulled out of Iraqi cities and towns on June 30, and officials believe militants plan to increase attacks to test Iraqi security forces. (UPI Photo/Ali Jasim)

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