Israel Plans Imminent Strikes on Iraqi Militias
ERBIL — Israel is planning to strike Iranian-backed Iraqi militia groups following increased attacks against Israel in recent weeks.
Israeli media has confirmed reports that the Israeli military is planning extensive attacks on Iranian-backed groups in the region, especially in Iraq.
Furthermore, Iraqi sources have informed local media that almost certain strikes will target Iraqi militia groups inside the country. However, the sources declined to specify who will carry out these attacks.
On Thursday, Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for drone attacks on Israeli Haifa port. Their leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, stated that these attacks will increase with help from other resistance groups in Iraq.
Two drones hit targets, and US and Israeli defenses had to intercept many others, according to American officials and the Israeli military.
Israeli media reported that new weapons like cruise missiles, used more frequently since May, are harder for air defenses to destroy.
This threat follows an increase in rocket attacks on Israel by Iraqi factions in recent weeks, raising concerns in US and EU countries about potential Israeli retaliation and regional escalation, according to Israeli reports.
Last week, Hussein al-Mousawi, spokesperson for al-Nujaba, a faction of the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq,” stated that the strikes are a natural progression of the group’s role and aim to increase the cost of the war in Gaza.
Al-Mousawi added that they intend to strike Israel from any location as long as it is necessary.
Last week, a senior official in the resistance axis told Reuters that while Iran is keen for Iraqi factions to participate in the regional battle against Israel, the tendency of these factions to miscalculate remains a constant concern.
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