"US Drone Strike in Baghdad Eliminates Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia Leader"
A U.S. airstrike in Baghdad killed Mushtaq Taleb al-Saidi, a commander of an Iran-backed militia, escalating regional tensions amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. The strike, which resulted in two deaths and five injuries, has been condemned by Iraqi officials as an "unprovoked attack" and a "dangerous escalation," with Iraq reserving the right to respond. The incident adds pressure on U.S. forces to withdraw from Iraq, aligning with recent attacks by Iranian-backed militias and the Iraqi Prime Minister's intent to end the presence of international coalition forces.