US Strikes in Iraq: Retaliation Against Iran-Backed Militias
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The Iraqi government has criticized the United States for conducting airstrikes that killed eight Iran-backed fighters, calling it a violation of Iraqi sovereignty. The US did not coordinate the attacks with Iraq, and the strikes are seen as retaliation for attacks against US and coalition forces by Iran and its proxies. This marks the first announced US strikes against Iran-backed forces in Iraq since the groups launched attacks in response to US support for Israel in the Gaza conflict.
Topics:top-news#international-relations#iran-backed-fighters#iraq#retaliation#sovereignty#united-states
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