Summary
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi group supported by Iran, warned of "total war" if Iran is attacked, as the U.S. increases its military presence in the region. The group's leader urged fighters to be ready to support Iran, highlighting growing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Key Facts
- Kataib Hezbollah is an Iranian-backed group in Iraq.
- Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, the group's leader, warned of a "total war" if Iran is attacked.
- The U.S. is sending more military forces to the Middle East amid rising tensions.
- President Trump recently suggested support for Iranian protesters and sent military assets to the region.
- Kataib Hezbollah is part of Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces, formed to combat ISIS.
- In a conversation with Iraq's Prime Minister, the U.S. Secretary of State urged Iraq to distance itself from Iran.
- Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki may return to power in Iraq after over a decade.
