February 2024 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Readout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker's Meeting With Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister H.E. Masrour Barzani DoD 29 Feb 2024
Iran-backed Attacks Slow Since 3 US Service Members Killed VOA 28 Feb 2024 -- Attacks by Iranian-backed proxies have slowed since the drone attack in January that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan near the Syrian border.
Iraqi MP: Parliament supports gov't to expel US military IRNA 28 Feb 2024 -- Habib Al-Halawi, and Iraqi parliamentarian, has said that sooner or later the American occupying forces must leave Iraq and that the parliament supports the government's position in expelling them.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Barzani US Dept. of State 27 Feb 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 26 Feb 2024
Iraqi resistance group warns of 'looming storm' IRNA 26 Feb 2024 -- A senior official of an Iraqi resistance group says the recent decision to halt attacks on American bases and facilities was tactical one, warning of "a looming storm" against invaders and occupiers.
Iraqi Shiite militia says current calm with U.S. forces "temporary tactic" People's Daily 26 Feb 2024 -- The leader of an Iraqi armed Shiite militia said Sunday that the current period of calm among Iraqi armed groups in their conflict with U.S. forces is a "temporary tactic," stressing that the Islamic Resistance in Iraq did not abandon its support for the Palestinians.
Iraq says West Asia won't be stable without resolution of Palestine issue Press TV 24 Feb 2024 -- Iraq's President Abdul Latif Rashid says the resolution of the long-standing conflict generated by Israel in Palestine is the prime factor for the stabilization of the situation in West Asia.
Iraq arrests 2 Deash leaders in operation outside borders IRNA 25 Feb 2024 -- The Iraqi intelligence agency has reported the arrest of two leaders of the Daesh terror after years of pursuit outside of the country.
Iraqi Resistance not done yet with US over deadly airstrikes: Nujaba Press TV 25 Feb 2024 -- The secretary general of Iraqi resistance group Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba has roundly denounced the United States over its strikes against the positions of anti-terror groups in the country while emphasizing that the Iraqi forces are yet to take full revenge for the US acts of aggression.
Broad consensus in Iraq on pullout of US-led foreign forces: Top security official Press TV 25 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji says there is a broad consensus among all political factions of the Arab country on the need to end the presence of the US-led military coalition purportedly formed to fight the Daesh terrorist group.
'Consensus' Formed on Expelling US Forces From Iraq, PM's Top Security Advisor Says Sputnik 25 Feb 2024 -- Baghdad began formal talks with the US last month on a "phased withdrawal" of American forces from Iraq amid repeated violations of the country's sovereignty by Washington, including through US attacks on government-allied anti-terror militias that have played a key role in operations to smash IS'* self-proclaimed caliphate.
'There's consensus on withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq' IRNA 24 Feb 2024 -- Iraq's National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji has said that there is a consensus among political factions that foreign forces should leave the Arab country.
Iraqi Court's Decision Threatens to Undermine Kurdish Autonomy VOA 22 Feb 2024 -- A recent decision by Iraq's top court has raised concerns among Kurdish groups about the future of their autonomous region in the north.
Iraq no longer needs U.S.-led coalition forces: PM People's Daily 21 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani said Tuesday that Iraq does not need military advisors from 25 countries to work within the mission of the U.S.-led international coalition to fight the Islamic State (IS) group.
US relocating forces in Iraq, Syria: Source IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- An Iraqi security source has said that the US military has started a major relocation operation for its forces at Ain al-Asad air base of Iraq's Al Anbar Governorate and at Al-Tanf base in Syria's Homs Governorate.
Iran's 'Axis Of Resistance': Different Groups, Same Goals RFE/RL 19 Feb 2024 -- Iran's so-called axis of resistance is a loose network of proxies, Tehran-backed militant groups, and an allied state actor.
Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with Prime Minister Al-Sudani of Iraq The White House 16 Feb 2024
Security of Iran, Iraq intertwined: Iraqi official IRNA 15 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji says the security of Iran and Iraq are tied together, stressing the need for expanding mutual ties to help restore regional security and stability.
Security of Iran, Iraq closely intertwined: Iraq's top security official Press TV 15 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji says security of Iran and his country is closely intertwined.
Iran urges solid work on implementation of security pact with Iraq Press TV 14 Feb 2024 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq should work on a more consolidated approach toward the implementation of a high-profile security pact signed in March 2023, says Iran's Judiciary chief.
PM Sudani reiterates US-led coalition should leave Iraq IRNA 13 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammed Shia Al-Sudani has reiterated that the US-led international coalition of military forces is nearing the end of its mission in the Arab country.
Iraq, U.S. resume dialogue on ending U.S.-led coalition's mission People's Daily 12 Feb 2024 -- Iraq and the United States resumed Sunday a new round of dialogue to discuss ending the U.S.-led international coalition's mission in Iraq, the Iraqi government said.
Iraq resumes talks with United States on ending US-led coalition's presence in country Press TV 12 Feb 2024 -- Iraq says it has resumed talks with the United State on terminating the mission of the so-called US-led coalition, which has been present in the Arab country under the pretext of fighting the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
Iraqi resistance strikes 'vital' Israeli target on Dead Sea coast Press TV 10 Feb 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance, an umbrella group of Iraqi anti-terror groups, strikes a "vital" Israeli target in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, who are enduring a genocidal war by the occupying regime.
Islamic Resistance in Iraq calls on 'brothers in jihad' to help expel US troops Press TV 10 Feb 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of anti-terror groups, has called on "our brothers in jihad to join the ranks of the resistance" and help drive out US troops from the Arab country.
US Defends Airstrikes as Iraqi Anger Mounts VOA 08 Feb 2024 -- The United States is giving no indication of relenting after its latest airstrike in Iraq — targeting an Iranian-backed militia commander in downtown Baghdad — sparked renewed anger and fresh calls for the removal of U.S. troops from the country.
Iraq Criticizes US Strikes After Baghdad Attack Killed Iran-Backed Militant Group Commander VOA 08 Feb 2024 -- Iraq Thursday sharply criticized a U.S. drone strike that the U.S. military said killed a leader of an Iranian-backed militant group, with an Iraqi spokesman calling the attack "a blatant assassination" that showed "no regard for civilian lives or international laws."
Centcom Kills Kataib Hezbollah Commander Responsible for Strikes Against U.S. Forces DoD News 08 Feb 2024 -- Last night, U.S. Central Command announced it had conducted a strike in Iraq that killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander responsible for directly planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the region, said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.
US assassinates resistance commander in Iraqi capital IRNA 08 Feb 2024 -- The US Defense Department (Pentagon) confirmed that American forces carried out a drone strike on the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Wednesday night, killing a senior resistance commander, according to American media reports.
Explosions caused by missiles rock Baghdad IRNA 08 Feb 2024 -- Several explosions heard in the east of the Iraqi capital Baghdad late on Wednesday with some media reports suggesting they were caused by missile strikes on the city.
Resistance groups condemn US assassination of Kata'ib Hezbollah commander Press TV 08 Feb 2024 -- Several resistance groups in West Asia have condemned the US assassination of a high-ranking commander of Iraq's Kata'ib Hezbollah anti-terror group.
Iraqi MPs call for urgent meeting to expel US troops IRNA 08 Feb 2024 -- An Iraqi lawmaker has called for an urgent meeting of parliament with the presence of Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani to discuss the expulsion of American forces from the country.
Iraq: US airstrikes push Baghdad to expel American troops Press TV 08 Feb 2024 -- Iraq says repeated US strikes in the country are pushing the Baghdad government to end the presence of American troops, calling them a cause of instability.
Iran strongly condemns 'American state terrorism' in Iraq Press TV 08 Feb 2024 -- Iran has strongly condemned the "terrorist act of the American government inside Iraq, which led to the martyrdom of several members of the resistance forces against terrorism".
Baghdad attack in line with US support for Israeli regime: Iran FM spox. IRNA 08 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the latest aggressive attack by US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Baghdad, Iraq, was carried out in line with the US administration's all-out support for the Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians.
Iran rejects 'baseless' US claims intended to justify illegal strikes Press TV 07 Feb 2024 -- Iran has dismissed as "baseless" the accusations leveled by the United States at the Iranian Armed Forces in a bid to justify its recent illegal airstrikes on Iraq and Syria.
USCENTCOM Conducts Strike Killing Kata'ib Hezbollah Senior Leader CENTCOM 07 Feb 2024 -- At 9:30 p.m. (Baghdad time) February 7, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted a unilateral strike in Iraq in response to the attacks on U.S. service members, killing a Kata'ib Hezbollah commander responsible for directly planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the region.
US Drone Strike in Iraq Kills Iran-Backed Militant Group Commander VOA 07 Feb 2024 -- The United States military says it carried out a drone strike on a vehicle in Baghdad, killing a leader of an Iranian-backed militant group.
US Involved in Strike That Hit 'High-Value Target' in Iraq, Official Tells VOA VOA 07 Feb 2024 -- A U.S. official tells VOA the United States military was involved in a strike against a high-value target whom local reports identify as the commander of the Iranian-backed group linked to recent attacks on U.S. service members in the Middle East.
US kills top resistance commander in drone strike against Baghdad Press TV 07 Feb 2024 -- The US military announces carrying out a drone strike against the eastern section of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, killing three people, including a senior commander of Iraq's Kata'ib Hezbollah resistance group.
Kataib Hezbollah Confirms Baghdad Car Explosion Killed One of Its Leaders Sputnik 07 Feb 2024 -- Iraq's major militant group Kataib Hezbollah confirmed that a car explosion in Baghdad killed one if its leaders on Wednesday.
Militia leader killed in U.S. drone attack in Iraqi capital People's Daily 08 Feb 2024 -- At least three people were killed on Wednesday in a drone attack on a car of paramilitary Hashd Shaabi Forces in eastern Baghdad, Iraq's capital, an Interior Ministry source said.
Iraqi PM: US-led military coalition will ultimately end its 'mission' Press TV 07 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani says the US-led military coalition purportedly formed to fight the Daesh terrorist group will eventually wind down its presence in the Arab country.
Iran UN envoy responds to 'baseless' US accusations IRNA 07 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has rejected as baseless the US accusations against the Iranian Armed Forces in a letter and once again condemned the recent American military operations against Iraq and Syria.
Iraq, Netherlands discuss ties, security cooperation People's Daily 07 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi senior officials exchanged views Tuesday with visiting Dutch Foreign Minister Hanke Bruins Slot on bilateral relations and security cooperation.
US threatens peace in the Middle East: Moscow ISNA 06 Feb 2024 -- Washington is fanning the flames of conflicts in the Middle East by conducting unlawful strikes in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia has said.
Iran: US attacks on Iraq, Syria blatant violation of international law ISNA 06 Feb 2024 -- Iran has strongly condemned the United States' recent airstrikes on Iraq and Syria as illegal and a blatant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
Security Council convenes to address Middle East tensions after U.S. military actions People's Daily 06 Feb 2024 -- The UN Security Council on Monday convened an emergency session to address the escalating conflict in Gaza, a situation that is exacerbating tensions throughout the Middle East and posing significant risks to regional peace and security.
'Intertwined crises': Iraq condemns US attacks on its soil, warns of Gaza war spillover Press TV 06 Feb 2024 -- Iraq has strongly condemned the latest US airstrikes on positions used by anti-terror resistance groups in the western part of the country near the border with Syria, warning against escalation of the crises in the West Asia region.
MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE YAŞAR GÜLER HOLDS MEETING WITH IRAQI PRESIDENT, PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF DEFENCE DURING HIS VISIT TO IRAQ Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2024
With Middle East at a 'critical juncture', UN Iraq envoy appeals for restraint UN News 06 Feb 2024 -- Attacks originating both within and outside Iraq have the potential to unravel hard-won stability and other achievements if they continue, the head of the UN Mission in the country, UNAMI, warned the Security Council on Tuesday.
UN: Iraq Attacks Could Destabilize, Set Back Country VOA 06 Feb 2024 -- The U.N.'s top envoy in Iraq on Tuesday urged all attacks to cease, warning that they could undo the country's "hard-won stability" and other accomplishments if they continue.
Iraq has the potential to play a strong stabilising role in the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 06 Feb 2024 -- Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq.
US attacks on Iraq, Syria violate int'l laws: Iran UN envoy IRNA 06 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the US military attacks on Iraq and Syria, calling them illegal and unjustified.
US attacks on Iraq, Syria deplored at UNSC meeting IRNA 06 Feb 2024 -- The United Nations Security Council has warned about the high human and economic costs of regional conflicts as it convened on Monday evening to discuss recent American attacks on Iraq and Syria where Washington was widely criticized for its military actions against the two Arab countries.
Iraqi resistance drones hit target in Israeli-occupied territories IRNA 06 Feb 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has carried out one more attack on the city of Eilat in the Israeli-occupied territories in support of the innocent people of Gaza who are being killed in a relentless Israeli military campaign.
US Strikes Stoking Tensions with Iraq VOA 06 Feb 2024 -- The latest wave of U.S. airstrikes in Iraq, aimed at pounding targets associated with almost 170 attacks by Iranian-backed militias on U.S. forces in the region, appears to be expanding the fissure between Washington and Baghdad.
Strikes Against Iran-backed Militias Had 'Good Effects,' Pentagon Spokesman Says DoD News 05 Feb 2024 -- U.S. strikes against militias affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Feb. 2, "had good effects," said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder at a news conference today.
US Airstrikes in Iraq, Syria Deliberately Stoke Conflict - Russian Envoy to UN Sputnik 05 Feb 2024 -- The United States is intentionally aggravating tensions in the Middle East with targeted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said during a United Nations Security Council meeting.
Iran: US attacks on Iraq, Syria illegal, violation of international law Press TV 05 Feb 2024 -- Iran has strongly condemned the United States' recent airstrikes on Iraq and Syria as illegal and a blatant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
Middle East: Security Council meets on US strikes in Iraq and Syria UN News 05 Feb 2024 -- The UN Security Council held an urgent meeting Monday afternoon at the request of Russia, as the war in Gaza continued to fan tensions across the Middle East, with potentially dramatic consequences for regional peace and security. The UN Political Affairs chief appealed for the Council to help prevent further escalation and ease tensions across the region.
We condemn the multiple attacks by Iran-aligned militant groups in Syria and Iraq: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 05 Feb 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
Iran committed to Iraq's security, stability: SNSC chief IRNA 05 Feb 2024 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali-Akbar Ahmadian has reiterated Iran's commitment to the security and stability of Iraq during his official visit to Baghdad.
Top security official: Iran respects Iraq's sovereignty IRNA 05 Feb 2024 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian has said that his country respects Iraq's sovereignty, and that Iran's Supreme Leader always emphasizes the deep and long-running friendly ties between the two neighbors.
Iran committed to Iraq's security, stability: Top security official Press TV 05 Feb 2024 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali-Akbar Ahmadian has underscored the Islamic Republic's commitment to the security and stability of Iraq in an official visit to the neighboring country.
Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq leader assassinated in eastern Iraq: Unofficial sources IRNA 05 Feb 2024 -- Some regional media claimed that Naji Al-Kaabi, one of the senior leaders of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, was assassinated by unknown armed men in eastern Iraq.
Senior anti-terror resistance leader assassinated by unknown gunmen in southern Iraq Press TV 05 Feb 2024 -- A high-profile member of the Iraqi anti-terror Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq resistance group has been fatally shot by unidentified assailants in the southeastern province of Maysan.
Iraqi resistance drone targets US base in Syria again IRNA 05 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi resistance forces have carried out yet another attack on an illegal US military base located in eastern Syria.
No Iranians killed in attacks on Iraq, Syria: US officials IRNA 05 Feb 2024 -- Some American officials, after evaluating the recent aerial raids on Iraq and Syria, have announced that they could not find any indication of the killing of members of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in the two Arab countries.
U.S. Vows Additional Steps -- 'Some Perhaps Unseen' -- In Attacks Against Iran-Linked Sites RFE/RL 04 Feb 2024 -- Washington vowed additional military action against Iran-backed groups in the Middle East following two days of attacks in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen in retaliation for months of assaults on U.S. assets in the region, including a drone attack that killed three American service members in Jordan last month.
Letter to the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148) The White House 04 Feb 2024
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on US strikes in Iraq, Syria Press TV 04 Feb 2024 -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is to hold an emergency meeting on the United States' airstrikes in Iraq and Syria that caused fatalities and considerable material damage across the Arab countries.
US military bases in Syria on hit list of resistance groups IRNA 04 Feb 2024 -- A US military base in eastern Syria has come under second missile attack since Saturday hours after American warplanes hit the war-torn Arab country in what Washington claimed was in reaction to last weekend's deadly drone attack on its military base in Jordan.
US attacks on Iraq, Syria make situation more complex: Oman IRNA 04 Feb 2024 -- Foreign Minister of Oman Sayyid Badr Bin Hamad Bin Hamood Al-Busaidi says that the American attacks against Iraq and Syria have made the situation more complicated.
Kata'ib Hezbollah: US attacks on Iraq show brutality of Washington's leaders IRNA 04 Feb 2024 -- Kata'ib Hezbollah has described the US attacks on Iraq as a sign of the brutality of Washington's leaders.
Kata'ib Hezbollah: Iraq strikes stem from US statesmen's criminal mindset Press TV 04 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi anti-terror group Kata'ib Hezbollah has roundly denounced the latest US military airstrikes against several sites used by resistance groups in the country, stating that the attacks emanate from the US administration's criminal mindset and its craving for more bloodshed.
US forces should be expelled from Iraq: PMF IRNA 04 Feb 2024 -- The chairman of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), known in Arabic as Hashd al-Sha'abi, says that the US forces must be expelled from the Iraqi soil.
Iraq urged gov't to expel US forces IRNA 04 Feb 2024 -- Hadi Al-Ameri, the chief of the Nabni Coalition, has urged the government of Iraq to hurry to expel the US military forces.
Iraqi paramilitary official says U.S. airstrikes meant to weaken Iraqi forces People's Daily 05 Feb 2024 -- Falih al-Fayyadh, chairman of the Iraqi paramilitary Hashd Shaabi Forces, said Sunday that U.S. airstrikes on its bases in western Iraq were meant to weaken the group and stop it from protecting the country.
16 killed, 25 injured in U.S. airstrikes in W. Iraq: spokesman People's Daily 04 Feb 2024 -- The Iraqi government said Saturday that the U.S. airstrikes on the paramilitary Hashd Shaabi forces in western Iraq killed 16 people, including civilians, and injured 25 others.
Iraq summons U.S. charge d'affaires over U.S. airstrikes People's Daily 04 Feb 2024 -- Iraq's Foreign Ministry summoned Saturday the U.S. charge d'affaires in Baghdad to protest against the recent U.S. airstrikes in western Iraq, said a statement by the ministry.
Clarification of Ballistic Rocket Attack on Al-Assad Airbase Jan. 20 CENTCOM 03 Feb 2024 -- It was previously reported that the Jan 20. attack on al-Asad Airbase was conducted by multiple ballistic missiles. Following an investigation, it is now believed that the Iranian-backed militant attack was conducted with ballistic rockets. The difference being rockets do not contain a guidance system, while missiles do. The investigation indicates the projectiles that impacted al-Asad Airbase did not have guidance systems.
Iraq, Syria, Along With Iran, Russia, Condemn US Strikes VOA 03 Feb 2024 -- U.S. military retaliatory strikes on pro-Iranian militia forces inside both Syria and Iraq early Saturday have prompted condemnation from both the Syrian and Iraqi governments, as well as several countries that are allies of both Damascus and Baghdad.
Regional resistance groups condemn US attacks on Iraq, Syria IRNA 03 Feb 2024 -- Resistance groups in the West Asia region have condemned the Friday airstrikes by the United States that hit targets in Iraq and Syria.
US strikes blatant violation of Iraqi sovereignty: Presidency IRNA 03 Feb 2024 -- The Iraqi presidency has condemned US strikes on the country as a blatant violation of its sovereignty.
Iraqi resistance targets US base in northern Iraq IRNA 03 Feb 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance of Iraq had announced it made a drone attack on the US military base in Erbil, in the north of the country.
US airstrikes aimed at backing, reviving Daesh: Syria IRNA 03 Feb 2024 -- The Syrian Defense Ministry has said in a statement that the latest US airstrikes targeting positions in the east of the Arab country were aimed at supporting the Daesh terrorist group as the Syrian army is engaged in fighting with the remnants of the terrorists in the same areas where the strikes happened.
Iraqi source denies PMF commander died in US airstrikes IRNA 03 Feb 2024 -- An Iraqi security source has denied media reports suggesting that the martyrdom of Qasim Mosleh, a commander of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), has died in airstrikes by the United States.
US planes attack 85 targets in Iraq, Syria, statement says IRNA 03 Feb 2024 -- The United States says it has carried out airstrikes in Iraq and Syria in response to a recent drone attack in Jordan that killed three American service members.
US says it carried out airstrikes inside Iraq and Syria ISNA 03 Feb 2024 -- The United States says it has carried out airstrikes on 85 targets inside Iraq and Syria.
US strikes in Syria, Iraq to further destabilize region: Hezbollah Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has denounced overnight US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as "a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the two countries," emphasizing that the aggression would further destabilize the region.
Iraq's resistance groups slam US airstrikes as 'violation of sovereignty' Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- Iraq's anti-terror resistance groups have condemned the latest airstrikes by the United States on several sites used by fellow fighters in the country.
No Iranian base or advisors targeted by US strikes in Iraq, Syria: Diplomat Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador to Damascus Hossein Akbari says no Iranian bases or military advisors have been targeted in deadly strikes by the US occupation forces on a number of sites in Iraq and Syria.
US strikes designed to drag regional powers into conflict: Russia Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- Russia says overnight US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria were deliberately designed to inflame tensions in the region and drag the region's major powers into a new conflict.
Hamas: US strikes in Syria, Iraq 'pouring oil on fire' in region Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned the recent US strikes against several sites in Iraq and Syria, stressing that Washington is pouring "oil on the fire" in the region.
Iraqi PM rejects US 'lies', says 16 people killed in 'new aggression' Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- Sixteen people were killed, among them civilians, and 25 injured in overnight US airstrikes on on Iraq, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani's office has said.
Yemen's Ansarullah vows to stand by Iraqi, Syrian resistance groups 'in battlefield' after US strikes Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has condemned US airstrikes on Iraq and Syria, expressing firm support for anti-terror resistance groups operating in both countries.
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on US strikes on Iraq and Syria Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Feb 2024
Russia Seeking Urgent Review of US Strikes on Syria, Iraq at UN Security Council - Moscow Sputnik 03 Feb 2024 -- Moscow strongly condemns the US airstrikes on Syria and Iraq and is seeking an immediate review of the attacks at the UN Security Council, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.
Iraq summons US chargé d'affaires in protest over airstrikes Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- Iraq has summoned the US chargé d'affaires in Baghdad to deliver a formal memorandum of protest over the overnight airstrikes on dozens of sites used by anti-terror resistance groups in the country.
Iraq condemns US airstrikes as 'breach of sovereignty', warns of 'disasterous consequences' Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- The Iraqi government has condemned in the strongest terms the US military's airstrikes against dozens of sites in the country and neighboring Syria used by anti-terror resistance groups as a "violation of the Iraqi sovereignty."
Iraq's Nujaba vows to keep up attacks on US forces in protest at occupation, Gaza war Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi resistance group Harakat Hezbollah Nujaba has vowed to keep up strikes against US military bases in the country and neighboring Syria.
On-the-Record Press Call on U.S. Military Operations in the Middle East The White House 02 Feb 2024
U.S. Strikes Targets in Iraq and Syria in Response to Deadly Drone Attack DoD News 02 Feb 2024 -- U.S. forces conducted a series of strikes today against Iran-backed militant groups in Iraq and Syria in response to last weekend's attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers.
CENTCOM Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iraq and Syria CENTCOM 02 Feb 2024 -- At 4:00 p.m. (EST) Feb. 02, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups. U.S. military forces struck more than 85 targets, with numerous aircraft to include long-range bombers flown from United States. The airstrikes employed more than 125 precision munitions. The facilities that were struck included command and control operations centers, intelligence centers, rockets, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicle storage, and logistics and munition supply chain facilities of militia groups and their IRGC sponsors who facilitated attacks against U.S. and Coalition forces.
Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S. Military Operation in the Middle East The White House 02 Feb 2024
Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on U.S. Strikes in Iraq and Syria DoD 02 Feb 2024
U.S. Launches Retaliatory Strikes On Iranian-Linked Sites In Syria, Iraq RFE/RL 02 Feb 2024 -- U.S. forces have launched multiple strikes against dozens of Iranian-linked sites in Syria and Iraq, U.S. officials said on February 2, in retaliation for a drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members on January 28 and which Washington blamed on Tehran.
US Airstrikes Hit Iranian Targets in Syria and Iraq - CENTCOM Sputnik 02 Feb 2024 -- The attack comes in response to a drone strike on a US garrison on the border of Jordan and Syria that killed three US service members and injured dozens more. On Thursday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the US response would be "multi-tiered," implying that more strikes are likely in the coming days.
Iraqi resistance strikes back at US after American aerial assaults Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance, an umbrella group of Iraqi anti-terror groups, announces carrying out a raft of strikes against American targets in the Arab country and neighboring Syria in response to a flurry of US aerial assaults.
US says it carried out airstrikes on 85 targets inside Iraq and Syria Press TV 03 Feb 2024 -- The United States says it has carried out airstrikes on 85 targets inside Iraq and Syria.
US Begins Retaliation for Deadly Drone Attack on Its Soldiers VOA 03 Feb 2024 -- The United States has begun carrying out airstrikes in the Middle East in retaliation for last Sunday's fatal drone attack on an American base in Jordan.
Iraqi resistance forces target Haifa port with drones Press TV 01 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi resistance forces have launched a drone attack on the port city of Haifa in the Israeli-occupied territories in retaliation for the regime's brutal war against the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iraqi Islamic Resistance conducts drone attack on Haifa IRNA 01 Feb 2024 -- The Iraqi Islamic Resistance has targeted the port of Haifa in the occupied Palestinian territories with a drone.
Pentagon Hints at Stronger Response Against Iranian Proxies VOA 01 Feb 2024 -- U.S. forces are preparing to hit Iran-backed proxies across the Middle East with increased intensity in response to a drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers and injured more than 40 others.
Kataib Hezbollah Ready to Attack Any US Base in Middle East Sputnik 01 Feb 2024 -- Iraqi-based militia Kataib Hezbollah is ready to retaliate against the United States with "undeclared long-range weapons" at any time and place if Washington attempts to avenge the deaths of its three soldiers at a military outpost in Jordan, a spokesperson for the paramilitary group said.
Umbrella group "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" responsible for deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan, White House says People's Daily 01 Feb 2024 -- An umbrella group known as the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" was responsible for the drone attack last week that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, the White House said on Wednesday.

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