2004 Tashkent suicide bombings

Terrorist attacks in Uzbekistan February 2023 American and Israeli embassy bombings in Tashkent Tashkent, Uzbekistan American and Israeli embassies; chief prosecutor's office 2004 07 30 yes 5:00 p.m. 2 (+3 bombers) 9 Islamic Jihad Union On Friday 30 July 2004, three suicide bombings occurred in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The bombings targeted the Israeli and American embassies and the office of Uzbekistan's chief prosecutor. Two Uzbek security guards were killed at the Israeli embassy and nine more people were wounded in the bombings.Glasser Susan B. U.S., Israeli Embassies Hit In Uzbek Bomb Attacks https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26869-2004Jul30.html Washington Post 16 October 2016Two killed in Uzbekistan blasts http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3940019.stm bbc.com 30 July 2004 BBC 16 October 2016Suicide Bombers Strike U.S., Israeli Embassies in Uzbekistan https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/asia-july-dec04-uzbekistan_07-30 pbs.org 30 July 2004 PBS 16 October 2016 The bombings happened nearly simultaneously at around 5 p.m. Two Uzbeks guarding the Israeli embassy were killed when the bomber got near entrance and saw the guards. One of the guards killed was a personal guard for the Israeli ambassador. Seven people were injured in the bombing at the prosecutor's office and two more at U.S. embassy. No Americans or Israelis were injured in the attacks. The bombings occurred shortly after fifteen suspected al-Qaeda members went to trial for staging a series of attacks earlier in 2004 that killed 47 people (mostly militants), and conspiring to overthrow the Uzbek government. The Islamic Jihad Union claimed responsibility for the attacks.Germany: Authorities Say Uzbekistan-Based Group Behind Terrorist Plot http://www.rferl.org/a/1078560.html Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty 2 February 2012 RadioFreeEurope 16 October 2016 Saidazimova Gulnoza Al-Qaeda and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan are also suspected of being involved in the attacks. References Category:Attacks on diplomatic missions of Israel Category:Attacks on diplomatic missions of the United States Category:2004 in Uzbekistan Category:2004 in international relations Category:Suicide bombings in Uzbekistan Category:Terrorist incidents in Asia in 2004 Category:21st century in Tashkent Category:Terrorist incidents in Uzbekistan Category:2004 crimes in Uzbekistan Category:2000s murders in Uzbekistan Category:2004 murders in Asia Category:Israel–Uzbekistan relations Category:Israel–United States relations Category:United States–Uzbekistan relations Category:Islamic Jihad Union Category:Suicide bombings in 2004 Category:July 2004 in Asia