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Iraqi Pro-Iran Group Threatens Imminent Attacks on US Bases
Kataeb Hezbollah vowed attacks on US bases after airstrikes killed two members at Jurf al-Nasr, amid escalating regional hostilities involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
- After airstrikes killed two fighters at Jurf al‑Sakher, Kataeb Hezbollah warned Thursday of imminent attacks on U.S. bases.
- Early on Saturday, the US-led coalition launched strikes in Iraq, targeting the Jurf al‑Sakher base belonging to the Hashed al‑Shaabi, according to Iraqi officials.
- The Iraqi government's security media cell reported two air strikes on Jurf al‑Nasr, while AFP journalists heard explosions and reported missiles and drones over Erbil during the day.
- Iraq closed its airspace and warned against using its territory, while Dana Gas suspended natural gas exports from Khor Mor to protect employees.
- The group warned on Thursday of 'immense losses' and stated 'We will soon begin attacking American bases in response to their aggression', despite acting autonomously, Kataeb Hezbollah is part of the Hashed al‑Shaabi.
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The pro-Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah accused the US of the bombing and vowed to retaliate against American bases.
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left3Leaning Right4Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Right
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Right
57% Right
L 43%
R 57%
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