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Why there was an attempt to assassinate Iraq's PM

Iraq has been rocked by violence following October's election, raising fears of deepening internal divisions and broader instability. Iranian-linked parties that lost last month have since staged protests and threatened U.N. and election officials. They are widely blamed for a drone attack Sunday that targeted the prime minister’s home. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from Baghdad.

Why there was an attempt to assassinate Iraq's PM

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