Kataib Hezbollah

US stresses respect for Iraqi sovereignty while committing to hold Iran-backed forces accountable

Kirby said if there were no attacks on US troops, there would be no need for retaliatory strikes. 

Target: Kataib Hezbollah - why the latest US airstrike is a gamechanger

The killing of an Iranian-backed militia leader in Iraq will likely galvanize Iran’s allies in the country to try to expel the US.

'Swarm of suicide drones' attacks US army base in Syria in retaliation for Baghdad airstrike

The attack has been linked to the retaliatory US airstrikes against Iranian-aligned groups and their positions.

Drone strike on vehicle in Baghdad kills Kataib Hezbollah commander

Iraq has witnessed tit-for-tat attacks between hardline Iran-backed armed groups and US forces stationed there.

By REUTERS
07/02/2024

White House names Iranian proxy groups responsible for attack

Biden can retaliate without effect on hostage deal, Washington says.

Iran’s ‘attack and demand ceasefire’ doctrine plays out in Iraq

 The Iranian policy with Kataib Hezbollah is similar to its policy with Hamas after the massive unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7.

US airstrikes in Syria are not a game-changer - analysis

Iranian-backed groups have also targeted US forces in Iraq and Syria over the last four years with dozens of attacks.

Iraqi militia attempts drone attack on Eilat, drone intercepted over Jordan

This hints that the IRGC is likely coordinating the attacks and "corralling" Iran's proxies which would normally argue over public leadership.

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah vows more attacks on US forces

The group, which goes by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, claimed 11 attacks against US forces on Friday, the most in a single day since they began in mid-October.

By REUTERS
09/12/2023

US eliminates Iran-backed militants in Iraq amid continued rocket, drone attacks

A ballistic missile attack that targeted Ain al-Assad caused one death, several non-serious injuries, and some minor damage to infrastructure.

22/11/2023
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