2024-01-05 10:05:02
US Drone Attack Kills Deputy Head of Iraqi Defense Forces in Baghdad
A US drone attack in the capital city of Baghdad has resulted in the death of the deputy head of the Iraqi Defense Forces. The attack targeted a car near the Harakat al-Nujaba militia headquarters, killing Popular Mobilization Force Deputy Chief Mushtaq Talib Al Seiti. The Iraqi government has condemned the attack, while the Pentagon maintains that the action was necessary.
According to American news outlet Politico, the US is reportedly planning to launch attacks in various areas, including against the Houthis. The US had previously threatened to eliminate the Houthis if they attacked ships. This comes as IS claims responsibility for twin bombings in Karman, Iran, resulting in 84 deaths. Following the bombings, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeesi had a phone conversation with the Turkish Foreign Minister. Iran confirmed that the bombings were a suicide attack.
The UN Security Council and China have both condemned the drone attack, along with the bombings in Iran. The attacks have sparked widespread protests in Iran, with slogans mainly targeting the US and Israel. President Raeesi has spoken out, stating that the criminal nature of Zionism and its supporters was evident through the attack.
The situation in the Middle East remains tense as the aftermath of these attacks unfolds. The international community and regional players continue to monitor the developments closely as tensions escalate in the region.
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