Iraq Denounces US Airstrikes on Militias as Sovereignty Breach; Tensions Escalate with No Casualties in Subsequent Syria Rocket Attack

Takeaways:

• Iraq has condemned U.S. airstrikes on its territory as a "hostile act" and a violation of its sovereignty, following U.S. action against Iran-backed militias.

• The U.S. strikes were in retaliation for a drone attack that injured three U.S. service members and resulted in one Iraqi security force member killed and 18 others wounded, including civilians.

• The Iraqi government also condemned attacks by armed groups on U.S.-led coalition advisers, while Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia, warned against testing their patience.

• After the U.S. strikes, a barrage of rockets targeted U.S. and allied forces in Syria, with no reported damage or casualties.

• The U.S. considers Kataib Hezbollah a terrorist organization and has conducted previous strikes in response to attacks by Iranian-backed proxies, with the aim of disrupting their capabilities.

References:

[1] Iraq Objects to US Strikes That Killed 1, Wounded 18. Link

[2] Biden orders strikes against Iran-backed militias after attack on U.S. troops. Link

[3] U.S. conducts airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in retaliation for attack on Erbil Air Base. Link

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