Attempted assassination of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
 | This article documents an assassination attempt. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses, and initial news reports may be unreliable. The latest updates to this article may not reflect the most current information. (November 2021) |
| Mustafa Al-Kadhimi assassination attempt | |
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| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date | November 7, 2021 |
| Target | Mustafa Al-Kadhimi |
| Weapons | Drone |
| Deaths | None |
| Injured | 6 security guards |
| Perpetrator | Unknown |
On 7 November 2021, the Iraqi Armed Forces reported that Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa Al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt that morning. An explosive-laden drone attacked his Baghdad residence. Several members of his security personnel were injured.[3] It is rumoured that this assassination attempt was connected to the Baghdad clashes which occurred 2 days before.[4]
Background
Violent clashes in Baghdad happened after the disputed elections to the Iraqi parliament.
Reactions
The President of the United States Joe Biden[5] and British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss each condemned the attack.[6]
References
- ^ "Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi survives drone attack on his home". BBC News. 2021-11-07. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
- ^ "Iraq's prime minister survives 'assassination attempt'". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
- ^ Davison, John; Rasheed, Ahmed (7 November 2021). "Iraqi PM safe after drone attack on residence, military says". Reuters. Reuters. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ "Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi survives drone attack on his home". BBC News. 7 November 2021.
- ^ Oshin, Olafimihan (2021-11-07). "Biden condemns attempted assassination of top Iraqi official". TheHill. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
- ^ "Foreign Secretary statement on attack on Iraq Prime Minister". GOV.UK. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
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