Attempted assassination of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
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 while two were shot down. Several members of his security personnel were injured. No one has claimed responsibility, although the general consensus is that it was perpetrated by pro-Iran militias. The assassination attempt was probably connected to the pro-Iran militia supporters who caused the Baghdad clashes two days before.
| Attempted assassination of Mustafa Al-Kadhimi | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Iraqi conflict and the aftermath of the 2021 Baghdad clashes | |
The residence of the Prime Minister of Iraq is located in the Green Zone of Baghdad | |
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date | 7 November 2021 |
| Target | Mustafa Al-Kadhimi |
| Weapons | Drone |
| Deaths | None |
| Injured | 6 security guards |
| Perpetrator | Unknown |
| Motive | Unknown; possibly coup d'état attempt |
| Accused | Iran-backed militias |
On 8 November, Kadhimi's office released a statement that the perpetrators were the same people who assassinated Nibras Farman, an agent for the Iraqi National Intelligence Service.
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