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Iraqis Angry at U.S. over Holiday Bombing

NPR | By Melissa Block,

Steve Inskeep

Published March 3, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

The aftermath of Tuesday's attacks in Baghdad and the holy city of Karbala includes a backlash against what Iraqis consider lax U.S. attempts at security. U.S. officials in Iraq say the attacks on Shiite shrines, which killed more than 170 people, may be the work of foreign terrorists. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Melissa Block

As special correspondent and guest host of NPR's news programs, Melissa Block brings her signature combination of warmth and incisive reporting. Her work over the decades has earned her journalism's highest honors, and has made her one of NPR's most familiar and beloved voices.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.