Al-Araji reveals details about assassination attempt on Al-Kadhimi

On Monday, Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim Al-Araji confirmed that security forces' members had been imprisoned in connection with the attempted assassination of the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.

Al-Araji said in a press conference on Monday, "the attack on the Prime Minister’s residence was carried out by two drones," noting that "the Special High Investigation Committee decided to arrest two detachments responsible for detonating the projectile and transfer them to the Federal Ministry of Interior for investigation."

"To our surprise, the two detachments affiliated to combat explosives and forensic evidence detonated the projectile without lifting the fingerprints," he added, stressing that the investigation will reach to find out the reasons behind the failure to lift the fingerprints.

Al-Araji indicated that the attack was carried out with two projectiles, confirming that the attack directly targeted the the Prime Minister's life.

He continued, "the committee continues the investigations and is carrying out its national duty," noting that the committee is looking for the truth and did not charge any party or person without evidence.

He added that the committee did not ask for any help from any foreign party, but the committee can consult any foreign country or party if needed to reveal the truth.



PUKmedia