Condemning the Reported Attack Targeting the Residence of Prime Minister Kadhimi

Condemning the Reported Attack Targeting the Residence of Prime Minister Kadhimi

The following press statement was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs on Nov. 6, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

We are following the reported drone attack targeting the residence of Iraqi Prime Minister Kadhimi. We are relieved to learn the Prime Minister was unharmed. This apparent act of terrorism, which we strongly condemn, was directed at the heart of the Iraqi state. We are in close touch with the Iraqi security forces charged with upholding Iraq’s sovereignty and independence and have offered our assistance as they investigate this attack. Our commitment to our Iraqi partners is unshakeable. The United States stands with the government and people of Iraq.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

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