3 people linked to failed assassination of Iraqi PM arrested

Iraqi security forces identified and arrested three individuals linked to the attempted assassination of  Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Russia Today reported, quoting an Iraqi official.

The source did not provide further details over the identities of those arrested.

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. It is rumoured that this assassination attempt was connected to the Baghdad clashes which occurred 2 days before.

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