The cell stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “a failed assassination attempt against the Prime Minister, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, by a booby-trapped drone, tried to target his residence in the Green Zone in Baghdad.”“He pointed out that “the president did not suffer any harm and is in good health.”
She added, “The security forces are taking the necessary measures in connection with this failed attempt.”“.
After the failed attack, Al-Kazemi posted a tweet on his account on the Internet, in which he reassured the Iraqi people of their health condition.
Al-Kazemi said: “I was and still is a redemption project for Iraq and the people of Iraq. The missiles of treachery will not discourage the believers, and a hair will not be shaken in the steadfastness and insistence of our heroic security forces to preserve people’s security, achieve the right and put the law in place. I am fine, praise be to God, among my people, and I call for calm. And restraint from everyone, for the sake of Iraq.”
Our correspondent in Baghdad says that the attack resulted in some material damage.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
Western diplomats present in the Green Zone, which includes government buildings and foreign embassies, said they heard explosions and gunfire in the area.
In recent weeks, supporters of Iran-aligned armed groups have staged demonstrations near the Green Zone to protest the results of last month’s general elections, which were a blow to their influence in parliament.
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