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Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate

IndiaTimes Thursday, 4 January 2024
A US airstrike in central Baghdad kills a high-ranking militia commander involved in attacks on US personnel amid mounting regional tensions. The strike is condemned by the Popular Mobilization Force (PMF) and blamed on the US-led International Coalition Forces. The targeted individual, Abu Taqwa, was a leader of the Harakat al-Nujaba group, designated a terrorist organization by the US. The PMF, a coalition of Iranian-backed militias, played a significant role in the fight against the Islamic State.
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