Iraqi prime minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived drone attack

Описание: On 7 Nov 2021, Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived a deadly attack with two armed drones at his residence.

Two Iraqi Officials said he was unharmed, while his seven security guards were injured.

The government said an explosives-laden drone tried to attack al-Kadhimi’s home, shortly after the attack, Iraq’s Prime Minister tweeted: "I am fine and among my people. Thank God." He later appeared on Iraqi television, and said: “Cowardly rocket and drone attacks don’t build homelands and don’t build a future.”

The attack followed rising tensions between Iraq’s government and Iran-backed militia, Asaib Ahl al-Haq.

The Pro-Iran Shiite militias had refused to accept the Oct 10 parliamentary election results, in which they lost around two-thirds of their seats.

The militias’ supporters were protesting outside the Green Zone for nearly a month.

On 5 November, protestors and security forces had a violent clash as they tried to enter the Green
Zone. One protestor died and dozens of security forces were injured in an exchange of fire.

In response, the Prime Minister ordered an investigation into the clashes
and who violated orders to not open fire.

Iran backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq militia’s leader blamed al-Kadhimi for the violent clash and said, “The protesters only had one demand against fraud in elections. Responding like this (with live fire) means you are the first responsible for this fraud.”

The Iraqi security forces were taking the necessary measures in connection with the failed attempt.

Ned Price, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, said:
“This apparent act of terrorism, which we strongly condemn, was directed at the heart of the Iraqi state.”

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