Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday after an explosive-laden drone targeted his residence in Baghdad, the country's military said. Al-Kadhimi called for calm and constructive dialogue "for the sake of Iraq and the future of Iraq." Three drones were involved in the assassination attempt, according to Ministry of Interior Spokesman General Saad Maan, speaking to the state-run Al-Iraqiya news network. No one has claimed responsibility for the assassination attempt, but it comes amid heightened tensions in the capital. On Friday, one person was killed and dozens were wounded after supporters of Iran-backed militias clashed with Iraqi security forces near the Green Zone, health officials told CNN.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 07, 2021 17:29 UTC