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international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

US Imposes Sanctions on Iran-Backed Militia Groups Attacking American Forces in Iraq

Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah (KH) militia, closely tied to Iran, has dismissed U.S. sanctions imposed on the group over attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria, stating that the strikes aim to "drain the enemy." The U.S. blames Iran and its supported militia groups for over 60 attacks since mid-October. The sanctions target KH members, including a member of the group's decision-making body and a military commander who has allegedly worked with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. Another militia group, Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, and its secretary general were also designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Militia groups in Iraq have linked the recent attacks to U.S. support for Israel in the Gaza conflict.

via Reuters|

#attacks #international-relations #iraq

international-affairs2 years ago•5 min saved

"Kidnapped Israeli-Russian Academic Elizabeth Tsurkov Resurfaces in New Video"

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton student who was kidnapped in Iraq eight months ago, has appeared in a video claiming to be a spy working to organize protests and incite clashes. The video, which cannot be independently verified, shows Tsurkov allegedly confessing to being a Mossad and CIA agent. She is believed to be held by the Shiite group Kataeb Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia classified as a terrorist group by the United States. Tsurkov's family and the US State Department have been contacted for comment.

via Daily Mail|

#elizabeth-tsurkov #international-affairs #iraq

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Investigation Launched into Kidnapping of Israeli-Russian Academic in Iraq

The Iraqi government has launched an official investigation into the suspected kidnapping of Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov, who has been missing in Baghdad for over three months. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office accused Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah of holding her, but the pro-Iran armed faction has denied involvement. The government spokesman stated that no official statement will be made until the investigation is completed. Tsurkov, a doctoral student at Princeton University, arrived in Baghdad in December 2022 and has not been active on social media since March 21.

via The Times of Israel|

#international-affairs #investigation #iraq