Retaliatory Vow: Islamic Resistance Responds to US Airstrike Killing 5 Iraqi Militants

The US conducted a "self-defense strike" in Iraq, killing five militants who were preparing to launch explosives at American forces. The Islamic Resistance, a conglomerate of militia groups with ties to Tehran, has vowed retaliation for the deaths. The US Department of Defense has not yet commented on the incident. The strike took place near Kirkuk, but further details about the attack and its prevention remain unclear. Armed Iraqi militants have claimed responsibility for over 70 attacks against US forces since October 17 in response to US support of Israel's war with Hamas.