BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) – An attempted assassination of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi is the latest escalation in tensions following last month’s legislative elections, which were marred by charges of fraud from pro-Iran organisations.
The incident happened after pro-Iran forces and their followers criticised the election results, which saw the Fatah (Conquest) Alliance, the political wing of the largely Shiite paramilitary Hashed al-Shaabi, lose a significant number of seats in parliament.
Hundreds of Hashed followers rallied outside the heavily defended Green Zone, which houses the premier’s palace, the government, and foreign offices, on Sunday morning, and attempted to storm it.
Although two bodyguards were apparently injured, the prime minister escaped unscathed after an explosive-laden drone struck his mansion.
Hundreds of Hashed supporters rallied outside the heavily protected Green Zone, which includes the premier’s palace, the government, and foreign offices, before attempting to breach it early Sunday.
After an explosive-laden drone struck his apartment, the prime minister was uninjured, though two bodyguards were apparently injured.
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