Baghdad, Nov 8, (Asia Free Press): Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi escaped unhurt from an “assassination attempt” in which an explosives-packed drone hit his Baghdad residence early Sunday (Nov 7), a new escalation in the country’s post-election turmoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At his office in the high-security Baghdad Green Zone, Kadhemi, 54, has been in power since May 2020 and appealed for “calm and restraint” before chairing a meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Security sources report that three drones were launched near a Tigris River bridge, two were successfully intercepted, while one exploded inside Mustafa\u2019s residence injuring two bodyguards in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the strike, which the premier’s office described as a “failed assassination attempt,” shots rang out and smoke billowed from the Green Zone. Debris was seen on the ground below a damaged exterior staircase and a door that had been dislodged in photos released by Kadhemi’s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kadhemi said in a short video that \u201cmy residence has been the target of a cowardly assault. Praise God, I am fine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The attack came two days after the security forces clashed with the supporters of Iran-backed parties that lost support in the October 10 parliament election, and who have charged they were the victims of vote irregularities.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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