"U.S. Airstrike Targets Iran-Backed Militia Leader in Baghdad Amid Rising Tensions"
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A U.S. airstrike in Baghdad killed a commander of the Iran-backed militia Harakat al Nujaba, escalating regional tensions. The militia is part of the Popular Mobilization Force, and the strike has been criticized by the Iraqi military. This event occurs amidst a backdrop of increased attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, Iran's vow for revenge after a deadly bombing, and ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The airstrike and the bombing in Iran, which killed 84 people, have heightened tensions across the Middle East.
- U.S. Kills Iran-Backed Militia Leader With Airstrike in Iraq The Daily Beast
- US carries out strike targeting Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad: official Fox News
- Iraq Condemns U.S. After Drone Strike in Baghdad The New York Times
- U.S. Killing of Militia Leader Marks Bid to Stop Attacks on Its Forces in Iraq The Wall Street Journal
- US strike kills Iran-backed militia leader in Baghdad as regional tensions rise The Guardian
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