The US called the drone attack on Iraq Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi as an "apparent act of terrorism".

The attack had taken place at Iraqi PM's high-security residence in Baghdad's Green Zone as the government said it was a "failed assassination attempt".

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Iraqi security forces boosted security around the area which also hosts the US embassy including several foreign embassies.

"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," Ned Price, State Department spokesman said.

The US has offered assistance to investigate the attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack for far.

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Reports say three drones were used during the attack on the Iraqi prime minister and two were reportedly shot down. Kadhimi, 54, later conducted a meeting with security commanders to discuss the drone attack.

The Iraqi prime minister later emerged in a video message in which he said: "My residence has been the target of a cowardly assault. Praise God, I am fine."

Reports said six members of the prime minister's protection&nbsp;unit were injured during the drone attack. Reports claimed some parts of the prime minister's residence was damaged as officials began investigating the incident.

Saudi Arabia condemned the "cowardly terrorist act" including Iran as it urged "vigilance to foil plots aimed at the security and development" of Iraq.

Other nations including Syria, Lebanon, Arab League, UAE, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar also condemned the attack.

(With inputs from Agencies)

The US called the drone attack on Iraq Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi as an "apparent act of terrorism". The attack had taken place at Iraqi PM's high-security residence in Baghdad's Green Zone as the government said it was a "failed assassination attempt".

The US called the drone attack on Iraq Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi as an "apparent act of terrorism". The attack had taken place at Iraqi PM's high-security residence in Baghdad's Green Zone as the government said it was a "failed assassination attempt". Also Read: Iraqi Prime Minister escapes assassination attempt Iraqi security forces boosted security around the area which also hosts the US embassy including several foreign embassies. "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," Ned Price, State Department spokesman said. The US has offered assistance to investigate the attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack for far. Watch: Drone attack targets Iraq PM Reports say three drones were used during the attack on the Iraqi prime minister and two were reportedly shot down. Kadhimi, 54, later conducted a meeting with security commanders to discuss the drone attack. The Iraqi prime minister later emerged in a video message in which he said: "My residence has been the target of a cowardly assault. Praise God, I am fine." Reports said six members of the prime minister's protection unit were injured during the drone attack. Reports claimed some parts of the prime minister's residence was damaged as officials began investigating the incident. Saudi Arabia condemned the "cowardly terrorist act" including Iran as it urged "vigilance to foil plots aimed at the security and development" of Iraq. Other nations including Syria, Lebanon, Arab League, UAE, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar also condemned the attack. (With inputs from Agencies)

Act of terrorism, says US after Iraq Prime Minister escapes drone attack

Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Prime minister of Iraq, says that he has identified the perpetrators of the failed assassination attempt on his residence in the capital Baghdad.&nbsp;

"We will pursue those who committed the crime. We know them well, and we will reveal their identities," said a statement by the prime minister's media office.

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Al-Kadhimi said the perpetrators are the same who killed Nibras Farman, an Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) officer. Without giving any further details he added that the responsible parties will be brought to justice.

PM Al-Kadhimi was unharmed by the armed drone assassination attempt. As a result of the incident, tensions have risen in Iraq just weeks after the disputed general elections organized by Iran-backed militias.

A spokesperson for the interior ministry said three drones were used in the attack, including two that were shot down by security forces and a third that hit the residence.

On Sunday, a&nbsp;video posted by his office showed&nbsp;Kadhimi chairing a meeting with top security commanders to discuss the drone attack.

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"The cowardly terrorist attack that targeted the home of the prime minister last night with the aim of assassinating him, is a serious targeting of the Iraqi state by criminal armed groups," his office said in a statement after the meeting.

In the parliamentary elections on October 10, the Sadrist Movement, led by prominent Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, took the lead with more than 70 seats, while the al-Fatah (Conquest) Coalition garnered 17 seats compared with 47 in the 2018 elections.

Parties disputing the results said the elections had been fabricated and that they would not accept the results.

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While the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission is still considering the appeals and complaints submitted by the political parties, supporters of the parties rejecting the election results took to the streets of many Iraqi cities, including the capital Baghdad.

On Friday, protests escalated into a clash with the security forces, which resulted in two protesters being killed and dozens of security personnel and protesters wounded.

(With inputs from agencies)

Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Prime minister of Iraq, says that he has identified the perpetrators of the failed assassination attempt on his residence in the capital Baghdad.

Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Prime minister of Iraq, says that he has identified the perpetrators of the failed assassination attempt on his residence in the capital Baghdad. "We will pursue those who committed the crime. We know them well, and we will reveal their identities," said a statement by the prime minister's media office. Also read | Act of terrorism, says US after Iraq Prime Minister escapes drone attack Al-Kadhimi said the perpetrators are the same who killed Nibras Farman, an Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) officer. Without giving any further details he added that the responsible parties will be brought to justice. PM Al-Kadhimi was unharmed by the armed drone assassination attempt. As a result of the incident, tensions have risen in Iraq just weeks after the disputed general elections organized by Iran-backed militias. A spokesperson for the interior ministry said three drones were used in the attack, including two that were shot down by security forces and a third that hit the residence. On Sunday, a video posted by his office showed Kadhimi chairing a meeting with top security commanders to discuss the drone attack. Also read | Iraqi Prime Minister escapes assassination attempt "The cowardly terrorist attack that targeted the home of the prime minister last night with the aim of assassinating him, is a serious targeting of the Iraqi state by criminal armed groups," his office said in a statement after the meeting. In the parliamentary elections on October 10, the Sadrist Movement, led by prominent Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, took the lead with more than 70 seats, while the al-Fatah (Conquest) Coalition garnered 17 seats compared with 47 in the 2018 elections. Parties disputing the results said the elections had been fabricated and that they would not accept the results. Watch | Drone attack targets Iraq PM, US condemns the 'act of terrorism' While the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission is still considering the appeals and complaints submitted by the political parties, supporters of the parties rejecting the election results took to the streets of many Iraqi cities, including the capital Baghdad. On Friday, protests escalated into a clash with the security forces, which resulted in two protesters being killed and dozens of security personnel and protesters wounded. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iraqi PM says have identified perpetrators of drone assassination attempt