Al-Azhar Urges Iraqis’ Unity against Enemies’ Sinister Goals
In a statement released on Sunday, Al-Azhar denounced the incident and voiced solidarity with Iraq and support for it against anything that threatens its security and stability, Mawazin News reported.
The statement called on the Iraqi people to unitedly strive for promoting Iraq’s interests and stand up against the enemies and those who have ill intentions.
Al-Azhar also prayed that God will save Iraq from evil and lead it to prosperity and stability.
Iraq’s military said earlier on Sunday that al-Kadhimi has survived an assassination attempt after a drone laden with explosives targeted his residence in the capital, Baghdad.
Security sources said that at least six members of his personal protection force were wounded in the attack.
Al-Kadhimi appealed for calm and restraint in a post on Twitter.
“I’m doing fine, praise be to God, and I call for calm and restraint on the part of everyone for the good of Iraq,” the Iraqi premier said.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack on al-Kadhimi’s residence in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, which houses government buildings and foreign embassies.
