Daily Archives: November 7, 2021

2021-11-07: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2021-11-07). Iraqi PM calls for calm dialogue after surviving assassination attempt. ecns.cn Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was unharmed in an assassination attempt carried out by a drone targeting his official residence on Sunday, the Iraqi military said.

Staff (2021-11-07). Residencia del Primer Ministro iraquí sufre ataque con dron. cubadebate.cu La residencia del primer ministro de Iraq, Mustafa al Kadhimi, fue atacada este domingo en Bagdad con un dron cargado de explosivos, hecho calificado por el Ejército iraquí como "intento de asesinato". Tras el asalto, Al Kadhimi aseguró en su cuenta de Twitter que "está bien" y pidió a la población mantener "la calma y la moderación por el bien de Iraq".

Staff (2021-11-07). Iraqi Shia group's spokesperson calls 'assassination attempt' on PM 'fabricated' incident. rt.com A spokesperson for the political wing of an Iraqi Shia militia says the alleged assassination attempt on Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi could have been staged to distract from the reported deaths of election protesters. | In a series of posts on Sunday, Mahmoud Al-Rubaie, the spokesperson for Iraq's Sadiqoun political bloc,

Staff (2021-11-07). 'Terrorist attack' on Iraqi PM's home involved 3 drones — Interior Ministry. rt.com The purported assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi involved three drones, the nation's Interior Ministry has said, branding the act a "terrorist attack." | Two of the drones that targeted Al-Kadhimi's residence in Baghdad's Green Zone were downed and one reached the house, the ministry said. Some members of his security detail were injured, but the senior official was unharmed. | Images of the damage caused by the drone were released to the public. | Photographs distributed by Iraqi state media show damage from last night's drone attack on residence of Prime Minister Mustafa al…

Marzieh Rahmani (2021-11-07). US seeks to join Iraqi investigation on attack on PM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — US Department of State spokesperson Ned Price said that Washington strongly condemns the assassination attempt on the Iraqi Prime Minister, claiming that the country is ready to help Iraq with the investigation.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-11-07). Iran condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Condemning the assassination attempt on the Iraqi Prime Minister, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman stressed the firm and continuous stance of Iran in supporting stability and security in this country.

sputniknews (2021-11-07). Terrorism Can't be Allowed to Undermine Peace in Iraq, India Says After Attempt on PM's Life. sputniknews.com Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt on Sunday after an exploding drone hit his residence in Baghdad. The country's Interior Ministry called the incident a "terrorist attack." No group has claimed responsibility so far.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-11-07). Ill-wishers seek to interrupt Iraqi peace: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made a telephone call to his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein to convey the greetings of Iranian president to Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and express happiness over failure of assassination attempt.

MEE, agencies (2021-11-07). Iraq: Prime minister calls for calm after surviving 'assassination attempt'. middleeasteye.net Iraq: Prime minister calls for calm after surviving 'assassination attempt' | Drone attack marks first attempt on life of Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who has been in power since May 2020 | Sun, 11/07/2021 – 08: 36 | Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi called for "calm and restraint" after a drone attack on 7 November 2021 (AFP/file photo) | Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said he surv…

teleSUR (2021-11-07). Iraqi PM Survives Assassination Attempt By Drone Bomb. telesurenglish.net Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was unharmed in an assassination attempt carried out by a drone targeting his official residence on Sunday. | RELATED: | An unknown drone bomb hit al-Kadhimi's residency at dawn in the heavily fortified Green Zone in the center of the capital, but the prime minister escaped the attack unhurt. | "The prime minister did not suffer any harm and he is in good health… Iraqi securit…

Staff (2021-11-07). Why drone attack on Iraqi PM residence suspicious? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — After the protest of the Iraqi people against the election result, especially after the brutal events on Friday in Baghdad, the drone attack on the prime minister's residence is suspicious and requires deep consideration.

Marzieh Rahmani (2021-11-07). Iraqi PM's assassination attempt foreign think tanks sedition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran' Supreme National Security Council says that the assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister al-Kadhimi's is new sedition that must be traced back to foreign think tanks.

Marzieh Rahmani (2021-11-07). "US system did not work to deter attack on Iraqi PM house" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — According to the Iraqi Joint Operations Command, the US embassy's C-RAM defense system was not activated during an assassination attempt against the Iraqi Prime Minister on Sunday morning.

teleSUR, JL (2021-11-07). Primer ministro de Irak sale herido tras atentado en Bagdad. telesurtv.net "Estoy bien, alabado sea Dios, entre mi pueblo, y pido calma y moderación de todos, por el bien de Irak", sentenció el primer ministro iraquí.

sputniknews (2021-11-07). Iran Slams Assassination Attempt Against Iraqi PM, Says US May Have Been Responsible. sputniknews.com A booby-trapped drone targeted Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi's residence in Baghdad early Sunday morning, with the leader emerging unscathed and calling on the public to remain calm. Iraq's interior ministry classified the incident as a "terrorist attack," and revealed that three drones were involved in the attack.

Anonymous669 (2021-11-07). 270 Turks Of US-led Coalition Spotted Leaving Northeastern Syria. southfront.org Illustrative image. | A large convoy of some 270 trucks working for the US-led coalition left Syria's northeastern region to the Iraqi Kurdistan Region between November 5 and 7, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency."A convoy consisting of 150 cargo trucks and 120 covered flatbed carriers carrying vehicles of the American occupation left a military base at Kharab al-Jeer Airport between midnight yesterday and today's morning … and headed to northern Iraq through the illegal al-Waleed crossing," a source with knowl…

Anonymous103 (2021-11-07). Suspicious Assassination Attempt Targeted Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi (Video, Photos). southfront.org Illustrative Image | On the night of November 7th, an unidentified drone struck the residence of Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi located in the International Zone of Baghdad, which houses government buildings and foreign embassies. Iraqi military claimed that the Prime Minister was not injured as a result of an "unsuccessful assassination attempt." | Two government officials said Kadhimi's residence had been hit by at least one explosion. Some sources claimed, two explosions were heard in the Green Zone. According…

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-11-07). Iraq's PMU thwarts ISIL attack on Nineveh prov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iraq's Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, forces managed to foil ISIL terrorist operation in southwest Nineveh province.

Anonymous669 (2021-11-07). Iraqi Authorities Share Photos Of Munition Used In Recent Attack On Prime Minister House. southfront.org Click to see full-size image, Via Twitter. | On November 7, Iraqi authorities shared photos showing one of the munitions used in the The unexploded munition was found in the morning on the rooftop of al-Kadhimi's house in the highly-fortified…

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-11-07). Explosion heard in 'Abu Disher' area of Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — News sources reported the sound of an explosion was heard in the area of "Abu Disher" near the Al-Kadhimiya Mosque.

MEE, agencies (2021-11-07). Libya's prime minister defends foreign minister following suspension. middleeasteye.net Libya's prime minister defends foreign minister following suspension | Suspension of Najla al-Mangoush by presidential council provokes in-fighting in fragile administration | Sun, 11/07/2021 – 14: 44 | In this file photo taken on October 3, 2021, Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush speaks during a joint press conference with her Kuwaiti counterpart in Kuwait City (AFP) | Libyan Prim…

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MEE staff (2021-11-06). UK settled 417 Iraq war compensation claims in 2021. middleeasteye.net UK settled 417 Iraq war compensation claims in 2021 | Lawyers for claimants welcome settlements as proof that accusations of abuse by British soldiers have merit | Sat, 11/06/2021 – 16: 13 | British troops, members of 40 Commando, Royal Marines with Iraqi prisoners, after taking the Fao fields on the Fao Peninsula 21 March 2003 (AFP) | The British Minister of Defence (MoD) settled 417 compensation claims by Ir…
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Staff (2021-11-06). Iraqi PM calls for investigation into protests-related issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi called for an investigation into the incidents related to Friday's protests in the country.

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