Shiite armed groups, part of the Islamic Resistance, reportedly comprise around 50,000 fighters with rockets and drones, wielding significant political and economic influence, potentially surpassing the Iraqi army's strength.
Ali al-Zaidi, the new leader of Iraq, has announced he will refuse a salary, gifts, and re-election, while also launching a bold plan to combat corruption and disarm pro-Iranian militias within months.
Pro-Iranian militia Hezbollah has been increasingly attacking Israel with kamikaze drones for weeks, a tactic that has long been a daily occurrence in the war in Ukraine. Israel is still struggling to counter this threat.
A pro-Iranian militia in Iraq has released a video purportedly showing drone strikes on a US facility, including a radar and a Black Hawk helicopter, located within the international airport in Baghdad.
The United States has banned the import of new foreign-made humanoid robots, a move reportedly aimed at China, while simultaneously, the US and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated attacks against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, leading to at least 20 deaths, and Iran retaliated with missile strikes on US bases.
Pro-Iranian militia Hezbollah has been intensifying attacks on Israel with kamikaze drones for weeks, a tactic common in the Ukraine war. Israel is reportedly struggling to find effective countermeasures.
The pro-Iranian militia Hezbollah has intensified its attacks on Israel using small, inexpensive kamikaze drones, causing significant damage to Israeli systems worth billions. Despite the widespread use of such drones in the Ukraine war, Israel is reportedly struggling to find effective countermeasures.
Reported U.S. airstrikes against Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi militia in the western province of Anbar have killed at least 14 members of the pro-Iranian group, including its regional commander.
Ali al-Zaidi, Iraq's new government leader, has declared a bold plan to tackle corruption and disarm pro-Iranian militias, giving them a few months to lay down their weapons.
The pro-Iranian militia Hezbollah has significantly increased its use of kamikaze drones in attacks against Israel over recent weeks. Despite the ongoing threat, Israel has yet to develop effective countermeasures against these aerial assaults.
The US has suspended dollar deliveries to Baghdad and military cooperation programs, hoping to compel Iraq to dismantle pro-Iranian militias accused of recent attacks.
The Iraqi Prime Minister announced an accelerated termination of the US-led coalition's mission, signaling a shift in Iraq's security strategy. This move aims to strengthen Baghdad's sovereignty and reduce the influence of pro-Iranian militias.