US Hits Back at Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq

9 articles, oldest first.

1. France 24

   US strike kills pro-Iran commander in Iraq ↗ (opens France 24)

   Published Jan 3, 2024

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

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   A US strike in Baghdad on Thursday killed a pro-Iran military commander, the Pentagon said, with Al-Hashed al-Shaabi ex-paramilitaries saying it hit one of their headquarters.

2. France 24

   Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed force says 'US strike' kills senior commander ↗ (opens France 24)

   Published Jan 3, 2024

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   France 24's feed description

   A "US strike" in Baghdad on Thursday killed a military commander of the Hashed al-Shaabi, an ex-paramilitary faction of the grouping said, with an Iraqi security official reporting two deaths in a drone…

3. Voice of America

   US Hits Back at Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq ↗ (opens Voice of America)

   Published Jan 3, 2024

   Voice of America's feed description

   US defense officials say Thursday’s strike in Baghdad killed a militia leader involved in planning and carrying out attacks against American personnel

4. Wall Street Journal

   U.S. Strike Kills Iran-Backed Militia Leader in Iraq ↗ (opens Wall Street Journal)

   Published Jan 3, 2024

   Wall Street Journal's feed description

   An American airstrike killed an Iran-backed militia leader in Baghdad, drawing denunciations from Iraqi leaders and a vow from the militant group to retaliate, amid already metastasizing tensions in the region.

5. Al-Monitor

   What we know about US strike that killed Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad ↗ (opens Al-Monitor)

   Published Jan 3, 2024

   Al-Monitor's feed description

   The reported US strike killed a leader of the Iran-backed militia Harakat al Nujaba and has drawn condemnation from the Iraqi government.

6. France 24

   Iraq blames US-led coalition for ‘aggression’ after strike kills pro-Iran military commander ↗ (opens France 24)

   Published Jan 3, 2024

   France 24's feed description

   A "US strike" in Baghdad on Thursday killed a military commander of the Hashed al-Shaabi, an ex-paramilitary faction of the grouping said, with an Iraqi security official reporting two deaths in a drone…

7. The Washington Free Beacon

   US Strike Kills Pro-Iran Militia Commander in Baghdad Headquarters ↗ (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

   Published Jan 3, 2024

   The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

   The US military has carried out a strike in Baghdad against an Iraqi militia leader it blames for attacks against U.S. forces in the country, killing him and another person, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.

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