Reuters reported, citing police and Iraqi security sources, that in a drone strike on Thursday, January 4, at least three militants were killed and six others wounded at the headquarters of Iran-backed militias in eastern Baghdad. According to the report, police sources and eyewitnesses stated that at least two missiles struck a building used by the al-Nujaba group, affiliated with Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi. A spokesperson for this group accused the United States of carrying out the attack. In this context, several Iranian media outlets, citing Iraqi sources and the 'Al-Mayadeen' news network, reported that one of the leaders of the al-Nujaba movement and his assistant were killed in this attack. Iraqi sources also reported that in a strike attributed to the U.S., five members of a militia group were killed in Kirkuk. Republican Senator Tom Cotton called for a 'major retaliatory action' by the U.S. against the Islamic Republic.
Three Members of a Hashd al-Shaabi-Linked Group Killed in Drone Strike East of Baghdad
A drone strike in eastern Baghdad killed three members of the Iran-backed al-Nujaba group, with accusations directed at the U.S. for the attack. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between U.S. forces and Iranian-affiliated militias in Iraq, as calls for U.S. retaliation against Iran escalate.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A drone strike in eastern Baghdad killed three members of the Iran-backed al-Nujaba group, with accusations directed at the U.S. for the attack. This incident has escalated tensions between U.S. forces and Iranian-affiliated militias in Iraq.
- The strike occurred on January 4, targeting a building used by the al-Nujaba group.
- At least two missiles were reported to have hit the location, resulting in casualties.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Hashd al-Shaabi is a coalition of militias in Iraq, many of which are backed by Iran, and have been involved in fighting ISIS and influencing Iraqi politics. The U.S. has been involved in Iraq since 2003, aiming to counteract Iranian influence.
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