Likewise, Guterres called for perpetrators of this crime to be accountable, Dujarric said.

The UNSG called on all Iraqis to exercise utmost restraint and reject all violence and any attempts to destabilize Iraq.

He urged all political actors to uphold the constitutional order and resolve differences through peaceful and inclusive talks.

Many international leaders have spoken out against the assassination attempt on Iraqi prime minister, who managed to walk away from the incident unscathed.

In a message on social media, Mustafa al-Kadhimi called for calm and restraint for the good of the country.

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