<span style="color: #222222;">Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted his residence early this morning. The incident occurred in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone area. The Iraqi military said Al-Kadhimi is unharmed and in good health, and that security forces are taking the necessary measures in connection with this failed attempt.</span>&nbsp;<br />''<br />''In a statement, the government said the drones tried to hit al-Kadhimi's home. Residents of Baghdad heard the sound of an explosion followed by gunfire from the direction of the Green Zone, which houses foreign embassies and government offices.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">It is not clear who was behind the attack, nor did anyone immediately claim responsibility.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | November 7, 2021 8:46 AM
Iraq PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi survives assassination attempt