The apparent attempt to assassinate Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been labelled by politicians, armed groups commanders and observers as a “stupid and uncalculated” operation that has caused great harm to the Iranian-backed Shia factions.
Early Sunday morning, three drones loaded with missiles targeted Kadhimi’s residence inside Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, Iraqi security authorities said.
Two were shot down by Iraqi troops before reaching the target, while the third struck the prime minister’s house, causing material damage and slightly wounding some of his guards.
Iraq: Iran-backed factions ‘will pay the price’ for drone attack on Kadhimi | Middle East Eye
