The blast occurred just outside of the entrance to the embassy. One person was killed and five others were wounded. No groups have yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
The city of Erbil is where many U.S. troops are stationed. It is the capital of the Kurdistan region of Iraq. There are also many Christians in the area.
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Source: http://news.yahoo.com/car-bomb-blast-targeted-u-consulate-erbil-reuters-154753982.html
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