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The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of nonessential staff from its Baghdad embassy due to increased security risks amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with military dependents also authorized to leave the region, reflecting heightened concerns over regional stability.
The US is reducing nonessential personnel at its Baghdad embassy and other regional locations amid rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly related to Iran's nuclear program and ongoing diplomatic impasses, with concerns about potential escalation and instability.
The US used a modified Hellfire missile, known as the "flying Ginsu," equipped with six long blades to kill a senior Kataib Hezbollah official in Baghdad. The strike, which targeted the commander of Syrian operations, was in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers. The missile's distinctive feature is its lack of collateral damage or burn marks, making it suitable for targeted assassinations in urban settings. The use of the "Ginsu" has fueled calls for a US troop withdrawal from Iraq and has been previously deployed in Afghanistan, Yemen, Libya, Syria, and Somalia.
The Pentagon used a modified Hellfire missile with six long blades to kill a Kataib Hezbollah leader in downtown Baghdad, aiming to minimize civilian casualties. The weapon, known as "the flying Ginsu," was used to target Abu Baqr al-Saadi, the leader of Kataib Hezbollah in Syria.
The US conducted a drone strike in Baghdad, killing the commander of an Iran-backed militia and two other members, in response to a previous attack on an American base. Meanwhile, the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled that asylum seekers in the province can access subsidized daycare, and two individuals pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a Cape Breton killing. Additionally, the Biden administration aims to tighten sanctions on Iran's oil sales to counter its support for militants, but faces challenges due to potential economic impacts and upcoming elections.
Baghdad has warned that the US presence in Iraq is at risk after American air strikes targeted Iran-backed militia groups in the country. The strikes were in response to recent rocket attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq. The Iraqi government condemned the US strikes as a violation of its sovereignty and warned that such actions could lead to a dangerous escalation in the region.
A commander from the Iran-backed armed group Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq was killed in a U.S. strike in Baghdad, with the U.S. military stating that the strike was in response to attacks on U.S. troops. The commander, Abu Baqir al-Saadi, was reportedly killed in a drone strike, and the targeted vehicle was associated with Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a state security agency with ties to Iran. Tensions between Iran-backed groups and U.S. forces in the region have escalated, with near daily tit-for-tat attacks, and the U.S. recently conducted strikes in Iraq and Syria in response to the killing of three U.S. soldiers.
A U.S. retaliatory strike in Baghdad killed a senior leader of Kata’ib Hezbollah, the militia blamed for recent attacks on American personnel, including one in Jordan that killed three Americans. The Pentagon confirmed the strike, stating that the targeted commander had been tracked by American intelligence officials. Both Kata’ib Hezbollah and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed the deaths of two commanders in the strike, which left a vehicle in eastern Baghdad destroyed. The U.S. reserved the right to strike other Shiite militia leaders and commanders in response to attacks on American troops in the region.
A US drone strike in Baghdad has killed a senior commander of the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and two of his guards, with the Pentagon stating that the leader was responsible for directing attacks on American forces in the region. The strike, which occurred in a busy street, resulted in the fiery wreck of the targeted vehicle. This comes after the US launched 85 strikes in Syria and Iraq in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US troops last month, signaling a major escalation in the US response and prompting calls for retaliation from Iraqi militias.
A U.S. drone strike in Baghdad killed a leader of an Iran-backed militia, Kata'ib Hezbollah, responsible for attacks on U.S. forces in the region. The strike, which reportedly caused no civilian casualties, has sparked tensions in Iraq, with some officials calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces. The incident comes amid negotiations between Iraq and the U.S. on the future of the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq, with differing views on the coalition's role in combating ISIS and its involvement in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
A US drone strike in Baghdad killed three members of the Kataib Hezbollah militia, including a high-ranking commander linked to a recent attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan. The strike targeted a "high-value individual" on a main thoroughfare in eastern Baghdad, and is seen as retaliation for the attack in Jordan. Tensions between the US and Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria have escalated, with the US blaming the Islamic Resistance in Iraq for the attack and suspecting Kataib Hezbollah's involvement.
A U.S. drone strike in Baghdad killed three members of the Kataib Hezbollah militia, including a high-ranking commander, amid heightened tensions in the region. The strike comes after the U.S. military targeted sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias in retaliation for a drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan. The U.S. has blamed the Islamic Resistance in Iraq for the attack in Jordan and suspects Kataib Hezbollah of leading it. The strike also follows a surge in regional conflict, including attacks on bases housing U.S. troops in Syria and ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
An airstrike in Baghdad has resulted in the death of a commander of an Iran-backed militia, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The specific details of the incident, including the responsible party and the potential repercussions, are not provided in the text snippet.
The U.S. conducted a drone strike in Baghdad, killing four members of the Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, an Iran-aligned Iraqi militia group, including a high-ranking commander known as Abu Taqwa. The strike was confirmed by a U.S. official and was targeted at individuals believed to be responsible for attacks on U.S. forces. The incident has heightened regional tensions and comes at a time when Iraqi officials are pushing for U.S.-led coalition forces to leave the country.
The U.S. military conducted a strike in Baghdad, killing an Iraqi militia leader from Harakat al Nujaba, who was accused of orchestrating attacks against U.S. forces. The operation, which also resulted in another casualty, was part of the U.S. efforts to target threats to its personnel in the region.