The United States called the assassination attempt on the Iraqi Prime Minister terrorism and offered assistance in the investigation Iraqi Mustafa al-Kazemi, RIA Novosti reports.
Price called the assassination attempt “an obvious terrorist act” and offered US assistance in the investigation. He stressed that the United States is watching the reports of the attack on the Prime Minister's residence and “was relieved to learn” that the politician was not hurt.
“This obvious terrorist act, which we strongly condemn, is aimed at the very heart of the Iraqi state. We are in close contact with the Iraqi security forces, which are working to defend the sovereignty and independence of Iraq, and have offered our assistance in the investigation of this attack. Our commitment to our Iraqi partners is unshakable. The United States is with the government and people of Iraq, ”Price emphasized.