"After the explosion, cars were burning around me and flesh was scattered everywhere. It was raining blood," he said in Karama hospital, with part of his leg blown off.

The hospital was overflowing with victims. Dozens of the wounded screamed in agony as they were treated on the floor, some lying in pools of their own blood.

The situation in Iraq has taken a grim turn. Of course, strategically, Zarqawi is now undermining Al Queda's broader interests. Somre strategic analysis here.

Zarqawi declares war on Iraq Shi'ites