"US Drone Strike in Baghdad Kills Iranian-Backed Militia Leader Amid Rising Tensions"
TL;DR
The U.S. military conducted a strike in Baghdad, killing an Iraqi militia leader from Harakat al Nujaba, who was accused of orchestrating attacks against U.S. forces. The operation, which also resulted in another casualty, was part of the U.S. efforts to target threats to its personnel in the region.
- US carries out strike in Baghdad against militia leader Reuters
- US military source confirms it killed Iraqi paramilitary leader in drone strike The Times of Israel
- Iraq blames US-led coalition for deadly drone strike in Baghdad Al Jazeera English
- Live news: Senior militia commander killed in Baghdad air strike, group says Financial Times
- Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate The Associated Press
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Reuters