"Iraq Condemns US Airstrikes, Warns of Disastrous Consequences in Middle East"

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani's office condemned the overnight US airstrikes, stating that 16 people, including civilians, were killed and 25 injured. The office rejected US claims of coordination with the Baghdad government and called the assertions "lies", emphasizing that the US presence threatens Iraq's security and stability. In response, US President Joe Biden announced the airstrikes were in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers, and warned of further actions. In retaliation, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for missile strikes against US bases in Iraq and Syria.