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Iran-backed militia launched drone attack targeting Iraqi PM — report
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleA drone attack yesterday that targeted Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was launched by at least one Iran-backed militia, according to a Reuters report.
Citing Iraqi security officials and sources close to the militias, the news agency reports the drones and weapons used to target al-Kadhimi were Iranian produced.
The Iraqi premier was unhurt in the attack, which came amid deepening tensions in the countries as Iran-backed factions refuse to accept the results of recent parliamentary elections.
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