Baghdad: According to big news in the morning, a drone laden with explosives in Iraq targeted the residence of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in Baghdad in the early hours of Sunday. At the same time, if security sources are to be believed, many bodyguards of Kadhimi have also been injured in this drone attack.
Two Iraqi officials said that seven of his security guards were injured in the attack which occurred in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone area. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to give official statements.
In a statement, the government said an explosives-laden drone tried to hit al-Kadhimi’s home. Residents of Baghdad heard the sound of an explosion followed by heavy gunfire from the direction of the Green Zone, which houses foreign embassies and government offices.
Al-Kadhimi, 54, was Iraq’s former intelligence chief before becoming prime minister in May last year. He is considered by the militias to be close to the U.S. and has tried to balance Iraq’s alliances with both the US and Iran. Prior to the elections, he hosted several rounds of talks between regional foes Iran and Saudi Arabia in Baghdad in a bid to ease regional tensions.
Here the Iraqi army has described this nefarious attack on Prime Minister Mustafa as an attempt to assassinate under a conspiracy. However, he has also informed that Kadimi survived the drone attack and did not suffer any serious injuries.
At the same time, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi himself told in a recorded television message that he has not been harmed in this attack and that he is fine. However, more than 5 people have also been injured in this incident. Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi has also been moved to a safer place. He also appealed to the people of Iraq to maintain peace and exercise restraint. Not only this, but Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi also extended his support to the security forces to ensure the security of the nation and uphold the law.
