Saudi Arabia Slams ‘Cowardly’ Assassination Attempt against Iraq PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi poses in his office during an interview with The Associated Press in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP)
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi poses in his office during an interview with The Associated Press in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP)
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Saudi Arabia Slams ‘Cowardly’ Assassination Attempt against Iraq PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi poses in his office during an interview with The Associated Press in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP)
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi poses in his office during an interview with The Associated Press in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP)

The Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Sunday the Kingdom strongly condemns the failed assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

It slammed the “cowardly terrorist act”, expressing the Kingdom’s solidarity with Iraq, its people and government, in confronting all terrorists who are preventing the country from recovering its security and stability.

A drone laden with explosives targeted Kadhimi’s residence in Baghdad early on Sunday. The PM escaped unhurt.

The attack, which security sources said injured several members of Kadhimi’s personal protection detail, came after protests in the Iraqi capital over the result of a general election last month turned violent.



Saudi Joint Forces Commander Meets with US Ambassador to Yemen

A file photo of Commander of the Joint Forces Lieutenant General Fahd bin Hamad Al-Salman - SPA
A file photo of Commander of the Joint Forces Lieutenant General Fahd bin Hamad Al-Salman - SPA
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Saudi Joint Forces Commander Meets with US Ambassador to Yemen

A file photo of Commander of the Joint Forces Lieutenant General Fahd bin Hamad Al-Salman - SPA
A file photo of Commander of the Joint Forces Lieutenant General Fahd bin Hamad Al-Salman - SPA

Saudi Commander of the Joint Forces Lieutenant General Fahd bin Hamad Al-Salman met in Riyadh with US Ambassador to Yemen Steven Fagin and his accompanying delegation, SPA reported.
The two sides discussed the latest developments in Yemen and reiterated their commitment to advancing the peace process to achieve security and stability for the Yemeni people.
Fagin expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom's contributions to relief and development projects in Yemen.