Coverage dated December 25, 2023

US Strikes Iran-Backed Militia After Iraq Air Base Attack

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Kataib Hezbollah claimed responsibility for drone attack that injured 3 US military personnel

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Fox News
US strikes against Kataib Hezbollah targets in Iraq after service members injured in attack (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 25, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released a statement on Christmas night regarding the US strikes launched against Kataib Hezbollah the same day.
Voice of America
US Strikes Iran-Backed Militia After Iraq Air Base Attack (opens Voice of America)
Published Dec 25, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Kataib Hezbollah claimed responsibility for drone attack that injured 3 US military personnel
Local News 8
US airstrikes hit Kataib Hezbollah sites in Iraq after attack on US troops (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 25, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Samantha Waldenberg and Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The US military carried out airstrikes on three facilities used by the Iraq-based Kataib Hezbollah and “affiliated groups” on Monday night after an attack injured three US troops, leaving one in critical condition, the White House said.
New York Post
Iraq calls US retaliation airstrikes on Hezbollah for drone attack a ‘hostile’ act (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 25, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani described US airstrikes on facilities used by Hezbollah as a “clear and hostile act” Tuesday after three American troops were wounded in a terrorist dro…
Newsweek
What is Kataib Hezbollah? Pro-Iran militia hit by US airstrikes (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 25, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
irstrikes on Tuesday hit three locations used by the militant group to launch drone attacks against Washington's troops, officials said.
Hot Air
Austin: US Airstrikes Targeted Hezbollah Forces in Iraq (opens Hot Air)
Published Dec 25, 2023
Hot Air's feed description
U.S. military forces carried out multiple airstrikes on facilities in Iraq used by Kataib Hezbollah — an Iraqi paramilitary group also known as the Hezbollah Brigades — and its affiliates...
Forbes
Airstrikes ‘Destroy’ Iran-Linked Militia Bases In Iraq After Drone Strike Injures Three U.S. Soldiers (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 25, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Kataib Hezbollah, a Iraqi Shia militant group, was targeted after a drone struck an American base in Erbil.
WHDH Boston
US airstrikes hit Kataib Hezbollah sites in Iraq after attack on US troops - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Dec 25, 2023
WHDH Boston's feed description
(CNN) — The US military carried out airstrikes on three facilities used by the Iraq-based Kataib Hezbollah and “affiliated groups” on Monday night after an attack
Al Jazeera
US launches strikes on Iraq over drone attack blamed on Iran-backed forces (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Dec 25, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
White House says strikes targeted three sites used by Kataeb Hezbollah and other Iran-affiliated groups in Iraq.
PJ Media
U.S. Hits Kataib Hezbollah Militia Sites in Iraq After American Troops Attacked (opens PJ Media)
Published Dec 25, 2023
Washington Examiner
US strikes Iranian-linked militia in Iraq in response to drone attack (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 25, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Pentagon confirmed on Monday evening that U.S. Central Command conducted an airstrike against Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists in Iraq.
Forbes
What Is Kataib Hezbollah? Iran-Linked Group Blamed For Drone Attack On American Bases—Leading To U.S. Strikes. (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 25, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Kataib Hezbollah is a pro-Iranian group credited with the deaths of dozens of U.S. soldiers and Iraqi civilians.

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