DHAKA: A convoy carrying Iraqi defence minister Saadoun Al-Dulaimi was hit by an roadside bomb Tuesday, but he was unhurt.

Iraq officials said, reports CNN.

The attack took place on the main road between Fallujah and Ramadi, injuring two of the minister`s security guards, ministry spokesman Mohammed al-Askari said.

The blast also damaged one of the vehicles in the convoy.

BDST: 1738 HRS, DEC 24, 2013
Edited by Robab Rosan, Current Affairs Editor