The violent unrest over Iraq's election results has spiralled into a crisis. Earlier today Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi was targeted in a drone attack at his high security residence in capital Baghdad's high security green zone. Officials say that a drone laden with explosives struck the building. The leader - however escaped unhurt from the assassination attempt. While 6 bodyguards were injured photos issued by Kadhemi's office showed debris strewn on the ground. Below a damaged exterior stairway and a door that had been dislodged.

Violent unrest over Iraq's election results spirals into a crisis

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said that his country no longer requires American combat troops to fight the Islamic State group and added that Iraq will still ask for U.S. training and military intelligence gathering. His comments came ahead of a planned trip to Washington, where he will meet President Joe Biden on Monday for a fourth round of strategic talks.

Iraq PM Mustafa Al Kadhimi says country no longer requires US combat troops

Iraq and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements during a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to Riyadh and discovered the financial, commercial, economic culture and media fields.

Saudi Arabia and Iraq sign  agreements during Kadhimi's visit to Riyadh