"US Drone Strike Eliminates Iranian-Backed Militia Leader in Baghdad"

The US military conducted a drone strike in Baghdad, killing a senior leader of the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah group responsible for attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria. This action is part of the Biden administration's multi-phase retaliation for recent attacks on US soldiers. The strike comes amid escalating tensions with Iran-backed militia groups in the region, with the US signaling its readiness to take necessary action to protect its forces. The situation in the broader Middle East remains volatile, with ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.