Kataib Hezbollah suspends operations as US forces leave Iraq
The move follows the end of the US-led coalition campaign and comes as Baghdad takes full responsibility for security, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Kataib Hezbollah declared the cessation of military activities, marking Iraq's first day of the post-coalition period following the final withdrawal of United States troops from Erbil Air Base.
- American forces departed Iraq after more than two decades of engagement, ending the US-led Operation Inherent Resolve campaign that began in 2014 to combat ISIS.
- Ahmad called on fighters to end operations, "except for targeting hostile aircraft violating the country's airspace," despite Kataib Hezbollah's history as a formidable Iran-aligned militia.
- Ongoing disarmament talks face significant hurdles, as Iraqi Prime Minister Ali set a June 30, 2027, deadline for state control, while The Islamic Resistance refuses to accept any disarmament timetable.
- Writing on Truth Social, President Donald Trump called the withdrawal a "decisive victory over ISIS," while The Pentagon confirmed it would continue providing targeted training and intelligence support.
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Kataib Hezbollah Suspends Military Activities in Iraq After US Troop Withdrawal
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Iraqi armed group, has announced the suspension of its military activities in Iraq following the completion of the U.S. military withdrawal, while saying it would retain the right to act against aircraft it considers “hostile.” The announcement came after the United States completed the withdrawal of its remaining forces and equipment […]
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed armed group operating in Iraq, announced that it has suspended its military activities in Iraq following the complete withdrawal of US forces from the country.
Kataib Hezbollah halted all military operations following the end of the international coalition mission and the closure of its headquarters. Secretary-General Abu Hussein al-Humaydawi exempted targeting 'enemy' aircraft violating Iraqi airspace from this decision.
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