Coverage dated January 3, 2024

Airstrike in Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader "Abu Taqwa" amid escalating regional tensions

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The strike comes amid mounting regional tensions fueled by the Israel-Hamas war and fears that it could spill over into surrounding countries

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Los Angeles Times
Airstrike in Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 3, 2024
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An airstrike on the logistical support headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad has killed a high-ranking commander, the group said.
The Boston Globe
Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Jan 3, 2024
The Boston Globe's feed description
Thursday’s strike comes amid mounting regional tensions fueled by Israel-Hamas war and fears that it could spill over into surrounding countries.
CBS News
Airstrike in Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader "Abu Taqwa" amid escalating regional tensions (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 3, 2024
CBS News's feed description
The strike comes amid mounting regional tensions fueled by the Israel-Hamas war and fears that it could spill over into surrounding countries
The Daily Caller
US Airstrike Kills Militia Leader Blamed For Attacks On US Troops In Iraq (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 3, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
The U.S. killed the commander of an Iraqi militant group in a retaliatory airstrike in Baghdad on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing a U.S. official.
Triblive
U.S. airstrike in Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate (opens Triblive)
Published Jan 3, 2024
Triblive's feed description
BAGHDAD — A U.S. airstrike on the headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad on Thursday killed a high-ranking militia commander, militia officials said. Thursday’s strike comes amid mounting regional tensions fueled by the Israel-Hamas war and fears that it could spill over into surr…
Military Times
Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader (opens Military Times)
Published Jan 3, 2024
Military Times's feed description
A U.S. airstrike in Baghdad on Thursday killed a high-ranking leader of an Iran-backed militia involved in recent attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria.
The Guardian
Baghdad airstrike kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 3, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
The strike killed two people and wounded five, according to two militia officials who spoke on condition of anonymity
Washington Examiner
Airstrike kills militia leader in Baghdad as regional tension rises (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 3, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description
Four members of an Iranian-aligned Iraqi militia were killed in an airstrike in Baghdad, Iraq, on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
Washington Times
Iraq fumes as U.S. drone strike takes out Iran-linked militia leader in Baghdad (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 3, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
A U.S. military airstrike has killed a top Iraqi Shiite militia leader who the Pentagon says helped orchestrate recent attacks on American forces stationed in the country, bringing an angry protest from the Iraqi government.

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