Attempted assassination of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
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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 while two were shot down. Several members of his security personnel were injured.[3] No one has claimed responsibility, although the general consensus is that it was perpetrated by pro-Iran militias.[4][5][6][7][8] The assassination attempt was probably connected to the pro-Iran militia supporters who caused the Baghdad clashes two days before.[9][10][11][12][13]
Attempted assassination of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi | |
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Part of the Iraqi conflict and the aftermath of the 2021 Baghdad clashes | |
Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
Date | 7 November 2021; 2 years ago (2021-11-07) |
Target | Mustafa Al-Kadhimi |
Weapons | Drone |
Deaths | None |
Injured | 6 security guards |
Perpetrator | Unknown |
Motive | Unknown; possibly coup d'état attempt |
Accused | Iran-backed militias |
On 8 November, Kadhimi's office released a statement that the perpetrators were the same people who assassinated Nibras Farman, an agent for the Iraqi National Intelligence Service.[14]