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Kata'ib Hezbollah held Russian-Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov captive for over 900 days, but she was released following pressure from the US and Iraqi governments, with reports suggesting her captivity was becoming a liability for the group. Her release involved complex arrangements and was achieved without a formal deal, with Tsurkov returning in poor health.
Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was abducted in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah in March 2023, has been released after extensive efforts by Iraqi security forces and is now safe at the US embassy, according to officials and US President Donald Trump.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton graduate student kidnapped in Iraq by Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah in 2023, has been released and is now safe at the U.S. embassy, following efforts by Israeli, Iraqi, and U.S. officials.
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 US used a modified hellfire missile, known as the "flying ginsu," to kill Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah leader Abu Baqr al-Saadi in Iraq in February, as retaliation for attacks against a military base in Jordan. The missile, which does not contain a warhead, utilizes a ring of blades to shred its target, minimizing civilian casualties. This weapon has been used in the past to kill high-profile targets, and the US is carrying out "multitiered" strikes against Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East due to hostilities in the region.
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.
U.S. Central Command conducted a strike in Iraq, killing a Kataib Hezbollah commander responsible for attacks on U.S. forces with no collateral damage reported; five U.S. Marines died in a helicopter crash during a training operation in California, prompting condolences from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
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.
The US conducted a drone strike in Baghdad, killing a Kataib Hezbollah commander responsible for attacks on American forces, as part of a retaliatory response to a drone attack on a US outpost in Jordan last month. The strike comes amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran-backed militias in the region, with the US targeting multiple locations used by these militias. The Iraqi government has condemned the strikes as a violation of its sovereignty, and the US has indicated that more retaliatory actions may follow in response to the killing of three US 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.
The US military conducted a drone strike in Baghdad, killing a senior leader of the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah group responsible for attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria. This action is part of the Biden administration's multi-phase retaliation for recent attacks on US soldiers. The strike comes amid escalating tensions with Iran-backed militia groups in the region, with the US signaling its readiness to take necessary action to protect its forces. The situation in the broader Middle East remains volatile, with ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
The U.S. conducted a strike in Iraq, killing a senior leader of the Iran-backed group Kataib Hezbollah, who was responsible for operations in Syria. This action is part of the U.S. response to attacks on its forces in Iraq and Syria, including a deadly drone strike in Jordan. The U.S. has targeted over 85 sites in Iraq and Syria, including command and control centers, missiles, and rockets used by militia groups and their Iranian sponsors. Iranian-backed militia groups have launched numerous attacks on U.S. forces, resulting in casualties and injuries.
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.
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Iraqi militia suspected of a drone strike in Jordan that killed three US soldiers, has suspended operations against US forces to prevent embarrassment of the Iraqi government. The US has hinted at an armed response, with President Joe Biden stating that he has decided on a course of action. Iran has warned of retaliation against any attack on its interests, denying involvement in the attack. The US is bolstering security at the base and considering various retaliatory options, including potential strikes on Iran-aligned militia bases and commanders. The situation reflects escalating tensions between the US and Iran-backed groups in the region.