SecondA drone carrying explosives attacked the residence of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Qasimi in the “Green Zone” fortifications in Baghdad. The Iraqi military announced on Sunday morning that the prime minister had escaped the decay attempt unharmed. Two government officials confirmed to Reuters that Kadimi’s residence had been attacked at least once. The Prime Minister is safe and sound. Al Kasimi wrote in a tweet that he is fine. He urged all Iraqis to remain calm. So far, no organization has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Western diplomats in the “Green Zone” said they heard explosions and gunfire. In recent weeks, supporters of heavily armed groups close to Iran have repeatedly demonstrated near the “Green Zone.” They protested the results of the last parliamentary election, during which their parliamentary power was weakened.
After the election is a crisis
After a month of power struggles, the former Secret Service Director Mustafa Kasimi formed the government in May. According to official data, the party of Shia clergyman Muqtada Sadr won the parliamentary election in October by a clear advantage. However, Hadi Amiri, one of Iraq’s most influential pro-Iranian politicians, did not recognize Sadr’s election victory.
Since the 2003 parliamentary elections, difficult negotiations to form a government may last for several months. Since the US-led invasion in 2003, Shia, the majority of the population, has provided or dominated all government.
