Iraqi PM Residence Targeted with Bomb-Laden Drone
Al-Kadhimi, was subjected to a failed assassination attempt with a booby-trapped drone, according to Iraqi News Agency (INA).
The Security Media Cell stated in a statement that "a failed assassination attempt against the Prime Minister, the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, by a booby-trapped drone, tried to target his residence in the Green Zone in Baghdad," noting that "the president was not harmed. He is in good health."
The cell added, "The security forces are taking the necessary measures in connection with this failed attempt."
Minutes later, the prime minister took to Twitter, saying that the missiles of treachery will not discourage the believers.
“I was and still am a redemption project for Iraq and the people of Iraq,” noting that “the missiles of treachery will not discourage the believers, and a hair will not be shaken in the stability and persistence of our security forces.”
"I am fine, thank God, among my people," he said, calling for "calm and restraint from everyone, for the sake of Iraq."
The early morning attack came after deadly protests in the Iraqi capital over the result of a general election on October 10.
Following the clashes between security forces and demonstrators who were in protest of the results of the recent Iraqi parliamentary elections, which led to the killing of one person and injuring of 125, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Saturday ordered a comprehensive investigation into the clashes.
According to Iraqi media, Al-Kadhimi ordered a comprehensive investigation to take place into clashes in various parts of Baghdad's Green Zone.
Source: Iraqi News Agency
