
"U.S. Airstrike Targets Iran-Backed Militia Leader in Baghdad Amid Rising Tensions"
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.

