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On January 23, 2024, the United States launched a series of airstrikes on three facilities used by Iran-backed militias in Iraq.[1][2] The United States defence secretary, Lloyd Austin, announced the strikes in a statement the same day.[3] The strikes targeted several militia groups with connections to Iran, including Kataib Hezbollah.[2][4]
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- ^ "US carries out airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq | CNN Politics". CNN. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ a b "US strikes targets in Iraq after forces wounded". Reuters.
- ^ "US launches strikes in Iraq on militia groups backed by Iran". The Guardian. 2024-01-24. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ "US strikes Iran-backed militia in Iraq". 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-01-24.