Kataib Hezbollah
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
BEHIND THE LINES: Since October 2023, forces associated with the PMF – that is, affiliated with the government of Iraq – engaged in ongoing attacks against US personnel and positions.
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson
Iranian-backed militia in Iraq sends mixed messages about new attacks - analysis
Fanning flames of war, Iran appears to activate Gulf terror cells as conflict expands - analysis
'Swarm of suicide drones' attacks US army base in Syria in retaliation for Baghdad airstrike
The attack has been linked to the retaliatory US airstrikes against Iranian-aligned groups and their positions.
Drone strike on vehicle in Baghdad kills Kataib Hezbollah commander
Iraq has witnessed tit-for-tat attacks between hardline Iran-backed armed groups and US forces stationed there.
White House names Iranian proxy groups responsible for attack
Biden can retaliate without effect on hostage deal, Washington says.
Iran’s ‘attack and demand ceasefire’ doctrine plays out in Iraq
The Iranian policy with Kataib Hezbollah is similar to its policy with Hamas after the massive unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7.
US airstrikes in Syria are not a game-changer - analysis
Iranian-backed groups have also targeted US forces in Iraq and Syria over the last four years with dozens of attacks.
Iraqi militia attempts drone attack on Eilat, drone intercepted over Jordan
This hints that the IRGC is likely coordinating the attacks and "corralling" Iran's proxies which would normally argue over public leadership.
Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah vows more attacks on US forces
The group, which goes by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, claimed 11 attacks against US forces on Friday, the most in a single day since they began in mid-October.
US eliminates Iran-backed militants in Iraq amid continued rocket, drone attacks
A ballistic missile attack that targeted Ain al-Assad caused one death, several non-serious injuries, and some minor damage to infrastructure.
US issues sanctions targeting group in Iraq it says is behind recent attacks
The US Treasury Department in a statement on Friday said it imposed sanctions on six people affiliated with Kata’ib Hezbollah.
Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah threatens escalation if Blinken visits Baghdad
A senior leader of Kataib Hezbollah warned that Blinken, who they referred to as "son of a Jew," was not welcome in Iraq.