Vatican City: Pope Francis condemned on Tuesday drone attack on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-KadhimiResidence as a “Ville” act of terrorism“.
Al-Kadhimi narrowly escaped the launch of three explosives-carrying drones at his home in Baghdad on Sunday. Several of his bodyguards were injured.
The Vatican said its foreign minister sent a message in the name of the Pope to the prime minister, who visited Iraq in March.
“Condemning this heinous act of terrorism, His Holiness once again expressed confidence that with the blessings of the Most High God the people of Iraq will reaffirm the wisdom and strength to walk the path of peace through dialogue and fraternal solidarity. ” Said message.
Iraqi security officials and militia sources in Baghdad said the drone attack was carried out by at least one Iran-backed militia, weeks after pro-Iran groups were defeated in elections they say were rigged.
Al-Kadhimi narrowly escaped the launch of three explosives-carrying drones at his home in Baghdad on Sunday. Several of his bodyguards were injured.
The Vatican said its foreign minister sent a message in the name of the Pope to the prime minister, who visited Iraq in March.
“Condemning this heinous act of terrorism, His Holiness once again expressed confidence that with the blessings of the Most High God the people of Iraq will reaffirm the wisdom and strength to walk the path of peace through dialogue and fraternal solidarity. ” Said message.
Iraqi security officials and militia sources in Baghdad said the drone attack was carried out by at least one Iran-backed militia, weeks after pro-Iran groups were defeated in elections they say were rigged.
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