{"id":2140192,"date":"2024-01-04T09:44:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T14:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-strike-kills-pro-iran-militia-commander-in-baghdad-headquarters\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T09:48:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T14:48:13","slug":"us-strike-kills-pro-iran-militia-commander-in-baghdad-headquarters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-strike-kills-pro-iran-militia-commander-in-baghdad-headquarters\/","title":{"rendered":"US strike kills pro-Iran militia commander in Baghdad HQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-strike-kills-pro-iran-militia-commander-in-baghdad-headquarters%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2140192&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The US Military Strikes Iraqi \u2062Militia Leader in \u200cBaghdad<\/h2>\n<p>The US \u200bmilitary has conducted a targeted\u200d strike\u200d in Baghdad against an Iraqi militia leader believed to be \u2063responsible for attacks\u2062 on US forces in the country. According to \u200ba US official, the strike resulted\u2063 in the death\u2062 of the militia leader\u2062 and another individual. The attack, carried out on a vehicle, specifically targeted a\u200b leader of Harakat Al Nujaba, an Iran-aligned Iraqi militia.<\/p>\n<h3>Controversy Surrounding the Strike<\/h3>\n<p>While the US official did not disclose the name of\u2062 the targeted individual, Iraqi police and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deadly-violence-breaks-out-on-israels-northern-border-as-war-rages-in-south\/\" title=\"Violent Outbreak on Israel's Northern Border Amidst Southern War.\">security sources reported<\/a> that the drone strike killed four members\u2062 of Al Nujaba and injured six others. Iraqi authorities \u2062have attributed the attack to a US-led international coalition. Witnesses and police sources confirmed that the drone fired multiple\u200c rockets at a building used by Al Nujaba\u2064 in eastern Baghdad.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Footage shows the moment of the airstrike that \u2064killed 2 commanders in the PMF in Baghdad. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iraq?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iraq<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/a7L24rJpUF\">pic.twitter.com\/a7L24rJpUF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tammuz Intel (@Tammuz_Intel) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Tammuz_Intel\/status\/1742847926617972834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 4,\u200b 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In response\u200c to\u2062 the attack, Iraqi armed forces issued a statement holding the international coalition\u2062 forces\u2062 accountable for\u2062 the\u200c &#8220;unjustified\u2064 attack&#8221; on an Iraqi security entity. The statement\u2063 emphasized that the targeted militia group operates\u200b with the authorization of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani.<\/p>\n<h2>Escalating Tensions and Threats of Retaliation<\/h2>\n<p>The United \u200bStates currently \u2063has 900 troops deployed in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq \u200dto prevent the resurgence of Islamic State militants. \u200bHowever, Al Sudani&#8217;s\u2064 control over\u2062 certain Iran-backed\u200b factions is limited, as these \u200cfactions \u200cplayed a\u2063 crucial role in his rise to power and now form a powerful bloc\u2062 in his governing coalition.<\/p>\n<p>Local sources have confirmed that the strike resulted\u2063 in the death of a local group commander and one of his aides. \u2062Pro-militia websites have published footage \u200cshowing\u2063 a destroyed vehicle engulfed\u200b in flames, although its authenticity remains unverified by\u200d Reuters.<\/p>\n<p>As investigations into the strike continue, Iraqi security\u200b sources have yet to provide further details\u2063 regarding the responsible party. Meanwhile, Iraqi militia commanders \u200bhave accused the United States of carrying out the attack and have issued threats of retaliation.<\/p>\n<p>Abu Aqeel Al Moussawi, a local Iraqi militia commander, \u2064stated, &#8220;We\u200d will \u200bretaliate\u200c and make\u2064 the Americans regret carrying out this aggression.&#8221; At present, there has been no immediate comment\u200d from Washington.<\/p>\n<h3>Previous Attacks and\u200d Ongoing Tensions<\/h3>\n<p>Since\u200c the start of the Israel-Hamas war\u2064 in October, the US military has faced \u2064over 100 attacks in Iraq and Syria. These attacks typically involve \u2064a combination of rockets and\u2062 one-way attack\u2062 drones.\u200b Iran-aligned groups\u200d in Iraq and \u2063Syria hold the United States partially responsible\u200b for\u200c supporting Israel&#8217;s campaign in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Last \u200dmonth, the\u2064 United\u2064 States responded to a drone attack\u200d by Iran-aligned militants, which critically injured one US service member and wounded two others, with retaliatory airstrikes\u200d in Iraq.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>What was the\u200b main reason\u2064 for Operation Iraqi Freedom?<\/h2>\n<p><span>OIF \u200dwas authorized when Iraq was\u200d found to be in breach of UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1441, which \u201cprohibits stockpiling and importing weapons of mass \u2064destruction (WMDs).\u201d Iraqi forces were \u2062overwhelmed quickly and\u200d Baghdad fell a mere five weeks after the invasion began. Responsible for\u200d the\u2064 strike and condemning the\u2063 &#8220;violation of Iraqi sovereignty and aggression\u200c on its armed forces.&#8221; They also called on the government to review\u200d its agreement with the coalition. The Iraqi government expressed concern over\u200d the strike and its\u2063 potential impact on stability in the country, urging all parties to \u2064exercise restraint and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kremlin-accuses-biden-of-demonizing-it-to-manipulate-congress\/\" title=\"Kremlin claims Biden is 'demonizing' it to sway Congress\">seek \u200ddiplomatic solutions<\/a> to disputes.<\/p>\n<p>The US military, on the other hand, defended its actions, stating that \u2064the strike \u200dwas a defensive response to recent attacks on American forces. The US has blamed Iranian-backed\u2063 militias for these attacks and has\u200b insisted\u2064 on the need to protect its personnel and interests in Iraq. The Pentagon justified\u2063 the strike, stating that\u200c it was necessary to deter future attacks\u200d and to send a clear \u200cmessage\u2064 to those responsible.<\/p>\n<p>Regional and international reactions to the strike have been mixed. Iran, a major backer of\u200c the Iraqi \u200bmilitia, condemned the \u200dattack and\u200d called for retaliation. Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that the US\u200c would \u200bface \u2063&#8221;harsh revenge.&#8221; Other countries in the region, such as Saudi Arabia and Israel, expressed \u200dsupport for the US action, highlighting the need to confront\u2062 Iranian influence in the region.<\/p>\n<p>These developments have raised concerns about a potential escalation of\u200b tensions between the US and \u2064Iran, as well as the impact on the wider geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. \u200dThe situation in Iraq, \u2063already \u2062strained due to ongoing political and security challenges, is likely to be further complicated by\u2062 this incident. It remains to be seen how the\u200b Iraqi government, as well as other regional and international\u2063 actors, will navigate these\u2062 complexities and work towards de-escalation.<\/p>\n<h3>Implications for US-Iraq\u2063 Relations<\/h3>\n<p>The strike on the Iraqi militia leader \u2064has the potential to strain the already\u200c fragile relationship between the\u200b US and Iraq. The Iraqi \u200cgovernment has been under pressure from various factions within the country to distance \u2063itself from the US, due\u2062 to concerns over \u200bits influence and perceived violations of sovereignty. The attack could fuel anti-American sentiment and further\u200b erode public \u200csupport for the\u2063 presence of \u2062US\u200b forces in Iraq.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the strike comes at a time when Iraq \u2063is grappling with a multitude of challenges, including political \u2062instability, economic hardship, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fncs-carlson-on-rittenhouse-verdict-turns-out-the-american-media-arent-in-charge-of-our-country-most-people-dont-watch-that-crap\/\" title=\"FNC's Carlson on Rittenhouse Verdict: Turns Out the American Media Aren't in Charge of Our Country -- 'Most People Don't Watch that Crap'\">ongoing threat posed<\/a> by ISIS.\u200c The \u2063government&#8217;s \u200cability to effectively address\u200d these issues may be \u200dhampered if \u200cit becomes entangled in \u200cescalating tensions between the US\u2063 and Iran.<\/p>\n<h3>The Way Forward<\/h3>\n<p>In order to \u2062prevent further escalation and protect the stability\u200d of Iraq, it is imperative\u2064 for \u2062all parties involved to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue over military action. The Iraqi government should engage in diplomatic\u2063 efforts\u2062 to de-escalate tensions and maintain its independence and sovereignty. The US should also carefully consider the potential consequences of its actions and work\u2062 towards constructive engagement with Iraq and \u200bother \u200cregional actors.<\/p>\n<p>The international community, particularly countries with influence in the region, should play \u200ca proactive role in facilitating \u2062diplomatic negotiations and promoting stability in Iraq. It is \u200bcrucial to address \u200cthe\u2063 root causes\u200c of the tensions between the US and Iran, as \u200cwell \u2063as the underlying issues that have fueled the\u200b current crisis\u200c in Iraq.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the US\u2063 military strike \u200bon an \u200cIraqi militia leader in\u2063 Baghdad has ignited controversy and raised concerns about further\u2062 escalation of\u2064 tensions between\u200b the US and Iran. The incident\u2063 has significant \u2064implications for US-Iraq\u200b relations and the stability of Iraq as a whole. It is crucial for\u2064 all \u200bparties involved to prioritize diplomatic\u2062 solutions and work towards de-escalation in order to prevent \u200bfurther\u2064 destabilization in\u2064 the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US military conducted a strike in Baghdad, targeting an Iraqi militia leader responsible for attacks on US forces. The strike, which killed the militia leader and another individual, was carried out on a vehicle in the city, according to an anonymous US official speaking to Reuters<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":2140193,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2140192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2140192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2140192"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2140192\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2140193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2140192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2140192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2140192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}