Iran likely did not greenlight the attack on Iraq's prime minister, current and former U.S. officials told NBC News. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an alleged assassination attempt earlier this month. The prime minister said that he survived explosions from a drone attack, though several of his security guards were injured in the event. Thank God.”ADVERTISEMENTGen. Frank McKenzie at U.S. Central Command earlier this week claimed the attack was carried out by Iranian-backed militias. “I have instructed my national security team to offer all appropriate assistance to Iraq’s security forces as they investigate this attack and identify those responsible,” Biden said.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 13, 2021 18:44 UTC