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One missile hit the residence of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in Baghdad's Green Zone, local media reported on early Sunday morning, citing security sources.The prime minister released a statement shortly after, confirming he was fine and calling on Iraqis to remain calm.According to Al Arabiya, there was also a heavy gunfire exchange near the Green Zone in Baghdad. A security source told the broadcaster that a drone believed to have been involved in the attack on Al-Kadhimi’s house has been intercepted.The Iraqi military reportedly stated that the attack has been designated an assassination attempt.The country's Shafaq news agency reported that three bodyguards of the prime minister were reportedly injured as a result of the attack. The severity of the guards' wounds has not been specified.Some reports link the missile attack on the prime minister's home to the country's parliamentary elections held last month, the results of which are still not recognized by the Shia parties. Baghdad saw violent clashes between law enforcement and supporters of political forces that suffered losses in the election.On Saturday, the leader of the Iraqi Shiite political party and militant group Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, Kais Al-Khazali reportedly said that al-Kadhiimi would "pay the price" for the violence unfolding against protesters near the Green Zone, which included at least two dead. He also reportedly pledged to "take revenge against those who fired at the demonstrators."At the moment, however, no movement or armed group has claimed responsibility for the attack.